Lions coach Van Rooyen heaps praise on match-winner Sanele Nohamba
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThough he gave credit to the entire team in their 29-25 United Rugby Championship (URC) win over the Bulls on Saturday at Loftus, Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen made special mention of Sanele Nohamba. The...
Close encounters in South African URC derbies
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe DHL Stormers all but secured the South African Shield with a tense victory in Cape Town on Saturday, while the Emirates Lions kept their Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoff hopes alive in Pretoria...
Match Report: Ospreys lose to Benetton as the game goes down to the wire
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDespite a strong finish from the Ospreys, Benetton came away with the win in a close fought encounter at the Swansea.com Stadium. Kick off. TRY FOR OSPREYS! Ospreys got off to a flyer in this one. They...
Lee-Lo hits 150 as Cardiff host Ulster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRey Lee-Lo will make his 150th appearance as Cardiff host Ulster at the Arms Park on Saturday (KO 7.35pm). The Samoan has become a cult hero at the Arms Park since arriving at the Welsh capital...
URC: Round 15 Match Official Announcement
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe appointments for the United Rugby Championship fixtures in Round 15 have been confirmed and are available alongside the TV listings below. FRIDAY, MARCH 3 Glasgow Warriors v Zebre Parma Scotstoun...
Kieran Marmion to join Bristol Bears from Connacht
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIrish international scrum-half Kieran Marmion will join Bristol Bears from Connacht ahead of the 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership campaign. The 31-year-old, who has 28 caps for...
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...
Injury update: Arhip ruled out for the season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Rugby can confirm Dmitri Arhip has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after suffering a ruptured Achilles. Arhip, who was making his 70th appearance for the club, suffered...