Emirates Lions battle to hard-fought home win over Glasgow Warriors
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEmirates Lions produced a strong home performance to overcome Glasgow Warriors 35-24 in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. Tries from Sanele Nohamba, Francke Horn, Manuel Rass, Edwill Van Der Merwe...
Hungry Lion Emmanuel Tshituka wants to feast on Glasgow
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEmmanuel Tshituka has stepped out of the shadow of older brother Vincent and into the vanguard of an Lions pack on the hunt for redemption when they host Franco Smith’s high-flying Glasgow Warriors...
Important URC points at stake in postponed fixtures
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks and Lions will be determined to capitalise on their home ground advantage on Saturday when they take the field in their postponed round six United Rugby Championship fixtures against Ulster...
Team Announcement: Lions Vs Sharks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions return to Emirates Airline Park this Saturday for their Round 14 United Rugby Championship encounter against the Sharks. Back home from a challenging four-week European tour, the team from Doornfontein...
Injury forces Jack McGrath to call time on stellar career
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland Lions prop Jack McGrath has announced his retirement from rugby. The 33-year-old was released by Ulster at the end of last season and had been without a club as he strived to recover...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 10: Top 10 most losses in a regular season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBetween 2010 and 2019, there was a curse looming in Super Rugby that saw teams lose as much as 14 matches out of 16. We take a look at the top 10 most losses in a regular season. Sunwolves...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 14: Most tries scored in a match by a team
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWhether it's too much power, too much precision or simply put, too much prowess, some teams have produced wrecking balls who've managed to be regular visitors of the try-line. Here's a look at...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 16: Most Penalty Goals in a Match
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySome players' boots are more generous than others. Here's a look at the players who've scored the most penalty goals in a single match: Elton Jantjies (9) 25/02/2012 Lions vs Cheetahs A...
URC - Round 13 Wrap Up
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTHE SECRET TO SMITH’S SUCCESS Franco Smith continues to work his magic with Glasgow Warriors who extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to nine matches with a 42-28 bonus point victory...
Connacht squad to face Lions
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht management team have named the matchday 23 for tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship tie with the Emirates Lions at The Sportsground (k/o 7.35pm)Having missed last week’s trip...
