Horn double as Emirates Lions overpower Stade Francais
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWing Quan Horn crossed for a try double as Emirates Lions produced a strong display to beat Stade Français Paris 30-12 in the EPCR Challenge Cup on Friday night. Andries Coetzee and...
Sharks seek two from two against Bordeaux
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySharks look to make it two wins from two in the Heineken Champions Cup as they travel to Union Bordeaux-Bègles on Friday night. The South African side beat Harlequins 39-31 last weekend...
Exeter and Bulls in heavyweight clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySomething will have to give as Exeter Chiefs welcome Vodacom Bulls in the Champions Cup on Saturday. Both sides opened their campaigns last week with bonus-point victories, Vodacom Bulls...
London Irish face tough task on South Africa trip
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish are looking for their first win of this year’s Heineken Champions Cup as they travel to South Africa to take on the DHL Stormers on Saturday. Irish fell 32-27 at home...
Rugby World Cup 2023: Seven matches you should get excited about
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn less than 10 months’ time, the wait for Rugby World Cup 2023 will come to an end as France take on New Zealand in an opening match that has all the ingredients to be a classic. While...
London Irish boss speaks ahead of Stormers challenge
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter coming away from Montpellier empty-handed, the Exiles find themselves in a hot and summery Cape Town where they will do battle with the reigning URC champions, the Stormers. After an electric...
Sharks hunt second Champions Cup victory in chilly Bordeaux
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a tense victory over Harlequins in Durban last weekend, the Sharks are off to a much colder France where a wounded Bordeaux lie in wait at Stade Chaban-Delmas. Neil Powell’s charges...
On this day in 2020: Rugby World Cup draw - Hosts France to face New Zealand, South Africa in with Ireland and Scotland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup 2023 hosts France will face New Zealand in the pool phase, while reigning champions South Africa have been paired with Ireland and Scotland. France and three-time winners...
Iliseva Batibasaga retires from Wallaroos
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallaroos star Iliseva Batibasaga has today announced her decision to retire from the Wallaroos, capping off a near 20-year career that ultimately concluded at the recent Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.Batibasaga...
Boks lead SA Rugby Awards nominations for 2022
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThree experienced Springboks – Lukhanyo Am, Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi – were nominated for the coveted SA Rugby Player of the Year Award for 2022 for a second year running and will be up...
