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Wallabies to host first International event at new Allianz Stadium

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wallabies will make history by hosting the first ever international event at Sydney’s brand new Allianz Stadium when they play South Africa on Saturday, September 3.     The...

Captain Kitshoff an Officer and a Gentleman

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

DHL Stormers stars Evan Roos and Warrick Gelant have hogged the headlines this season but captain Steven Kitshoff has been the driving force in the Cape side’s quest for the United Rugby Championship...

Nothing casual about Chris Smith's drop into Dublin

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

SACS, situated in the plush southern suburbs of Newlands in the Western Cape, is the oldest school in South Africa, an institution that produced the most Springboks pre the second world war and also for...

DHL Stormers 'Top Gun' Wings It Again

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The top gun in the United Rugby Championship, DHL Stormers flyer Leolin Zas came dangerously close to turning in his wings.   Zas, 26, beat all comers with 11 tries in 11 matches this season to...

The infectious culture of Leinster

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Springbok prop BJ Botha played 58 matches for Ulster and 111 for Munster between 2008 and 2016. He gives the URC a breakdown of just what makes the Irish giants Leinster so special and difficult...

Wales call up rookie Saracens prop

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales have called up uncapped Saracens prop Sam Wainwright for their summer tour of South Africa.    Wainwright joins the squad amid Dragons tight-head Leon Brown’s withdrawal...

URC Dream Team

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South African players dominate the United Rugby Championship Dream Team for the 2021-22 season.   Following the addition of the Vodacom Bulls, Emirates Lions, Cell C Sharks and DHL Stormers to the...

Junior Boks name squad for U20 6 Nations Summer Series

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Junior Springboks squad for the Under-20 Six Nations Summer Series in Italy was announced on Tuesday, with six players who have Vodacom United Rugby Championship experienced named amongst the group...

Bulls name 28-man traveling squad for Semi Final in Dublin

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Bulls have jetted out to Dublin, where they will take on Leinster in their United Rugby Championship semifinal at the RDS Arena on Friday night.   Jake White and 28 of his charges will begin...