Statement from the URC regarding Premiership discussions
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyContrary to media reports the BKT United Rugby Championship is not engaged in discussions regarding a British & Irish league. Since the introduction of the four South African teams...
Doris to captain Leinster this season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster and Ireland back row Caelan Doris has been named Leinster Rugby captain ahead of the start of the 2024/25 season. The 26-year-old made his Leinster debut against Connacht in April 2018. A season...
Blend of youth and experience for the Bulls
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAs he looks towards the 20 September kick-off of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White says he’s excited about the growing experience in his squad and singled out...
The Argentina squad to welcome South Africa in Santiago del Estero
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter the first four rounds of the demanding Rugby Championship, Los Pumas have 2 wins and 2 losses and are in second place in the table with 10 points, being the only runners-up to South Africa, which,...
Stormers and Griquas development agreement in action
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA group of Griquas players will join the Stormers squad for their pre-season preparations as part of the development agreement between the two teams. The agreement, announced earlier this year, enables...
Chris Latham named Head Coach of the Chicago Hounds.
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyChris Latham is the new Head Coach of the Chicago Hounds. The 49-year-old Australian has been given the full-time role following Rob Webber’s return to England with Saracens. Webber had replaced...
Marx praises squad for back-to-back wins over New Zealand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok hooker Malcolm Marx lauded the effort of all the players involved in the New Zealand leg of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship for doing their bit to ensure that the Boks win the Freedom Cup...
Siya Kolisi Makes A Welcome Return Home
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks are delighted to confirm that Siyamthanda Kolisi, the inspirational two-time winning Rugby World Cup Springbok captain will return home to join the Hollywoodbets Sharks upon completion of his...
Australia 'fell off a cliff' in biggest-ever Test defeat
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt said his Australia side "fell off a cliff" after they gave up a 17-point lead to suffer a humbling 67-27 defeat to Argentina. Australia suffered their biggest-ever Test defeat on Saturday,...
Kolisi had to prove himself in landmark South Africa triumph
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa captain Siya Kolisi said he had to prove himself after being given the chance to lead the Springboks out in their Rugby Championship win over New Zealand. Kolisi's early try after the...
