Currie Cup Bulletin #22
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions will host the Sharks XV in the 2024 Currie Cup Premier Division Final in Johannesburg next weekend after the two teams won their drama-filled semi-finals in Gauteng on Saturday. Hosts...
Benetton set to include player surnames on the back of their jersey this season
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the 2024/2025 season, Benetton Rugby will take the field with a new home jersey designed by Erreà, reinforcing a historic and longstanding partnership. The jersey, made in the classic white...
Cheetahs name team for final Currie Cup round
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Pumas will host the Cheetahs in the last round of the league fixtures. The two teams will fight for a place in the semi-final alongside the Lions, Bulls and Sharks XV. The crucial "quarter-final"...
Currie Cup Bulletin #19
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the top three places on the 2024 Currie Cup log already determined, the attention now turns to the crucial “quarter-final” encounter between Pumas and Cheetahs at 13h30 on Saturday afternoon...
Canterbury succumb to Hawke's Bay
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA late try by replacement halfback Sam Wye has maintained Hawke’s Bay’s unbeaten start to the season as Canterbury slipped to a 2-2 record after narrowly going down 27-21 at home. At...
Maro Itoje announced as new Saracens Club Captain
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens is delighted to confirm Maro Itoje has been announced as our new Club Captain. The second-rower, who is one of the biggest names in the game will take the reins ahead of the 2024/25 season...
Hartzenberg returns from injury for the Cheetahs
2 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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...
