Hartzenberg returns from injury for the Cheetahs
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Free State Cheetahs welcome the Lions to Toyota Stadium on Saturday, 24 August, at 17:00. Director of Rugby, Frans Steyn: "I think we know the challenges they bring to the game, and we need...
Currie Cup Round 8 Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith less than a month to go before the Currie Cup Premier Division final, the second round of cross-section fixtures takes place this weekend as the race for top-four honours is getting more intense as...
Currie Cup Round 7 Wrap up
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls retained their spot at the top of the Currie Cup Premier Division log when they won their sixth game in seven rounds, while the Lions strengthened their second position on the log as the Sharks...
URC 2024/25 | Lions ready to take that next step
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the new season, we take a close look at each of our 16 teams with a report card on 2023/24 and what to expect from them in URC 4. The Emirates Lions were just one try off from a Play-Off spot...
Halfpenny's time at Quins
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeigh Halfpenny’s move to Harlequins has been one of the most eye-catching signings of the summer. With more than 100 Wales caps to his name and having toured with the British and Irish Lions...
Currie Cup Roundup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls maintained their unbeaten record in the Curie Cup Premier Division, while the Lions and Cheetahs won their matches to stay in the race for home semi-finals. In the first of three Saturday...
Big clashes in round 11 of the Currie Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the Currie Cup Premier Division moves into the second half of the league phase, the race for the semi-final spots is heating up nicely, with four more exciting encounters lined up for the long weekend. Round...
Wellington Lions Name Team for Opening Clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington Lions Head Coach Alando Soakai has named his side for Friday’s opening round of the 2024 Bunnings Warehouse NPC season, against Auckland at Eden Park. Xavier Numia returns to the...
Tri Nations 2009: Springboks secure third title
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe last time the Springboks won the Rugby Championship (then the Tri Nations) outside of a World Cup year was in 2009. They had just come off beating the Lions earlier that year and went on to beat the...
Currie Cup reaches half way stage
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Currie Cup Premier Division reaches its halfway stage this weekend with four more intriguing matches scheduled in the fifth round, with the defending champions, the Cheetahs, hosting log leaders the...
