Big clashes in round 11 of the Currie Cup
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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...
Dane Coles to join the Wellington Lions coaching group
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wellington Lions have announced that a new coach will be joining the pack, and it’s a name that many Wellingtonians will recognise. Former All Black, Dane Coles, has offered his time to...
Hatton to lead sharks in third Currie Cup fixture
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks play their third match of the 2024 Currie Cup on Friday when they host the Pumas at Kings Park. This game is vital for both teams as they chase Currie Cup glory. Both have had tough starts...
Controversy over new British & Irish Lions fixture
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions have announced a new fixture to the tour next year with a clash against a combined Australia and New Zealand side. This...
Getting to know Scott Robertson: The new All Black Coach
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Saturday Scott Robertson will take to the field for his first game as the new All Blacks head coach after unprecedented success with the Crusaders. The former Crusaders’ head coach signed a four-year...
Toulon snatch up England duo
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyToulon confirmed they will be signing England stars Kyle Sinckler and Lewis Ludlam to the Cote d’Azur this summer. Sinckler, the 31 year old Bristol Bears tight-head prop, began his career...
Bulls v Leinster - Road to semi-final
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls welcome Leinster to Loftus Versfeld. Beaten finalists in 2022, the South African side saw off Benetton while Leinster came out on top against Irish rivals Ulster as they chase a ninth...
