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Gloves off in vital URC derby in Durban

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The gloves will be off when the Sharks and Lions clash in Durban on Saturday – the only United Rugby Championship game of the weekend – in a repeat of last weekend’s match-up, but this...

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto Re-Signs With Queensland and Australian Rugby Through 2028

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Experienced lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has re-signed long-term until the end of 2028 in a major boost for the Queensland Reds and Wallabies.The contract extension means the 28-year-old forward will remain...

URC Round 12 Review

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

St David’s Day delight for the Ospreys   There was St David’s Day delight for the Ospreys as they beat Glasgow Warriors 32-31 at Scotstoun with “a rollercoaster ride” of...

Handre Pollard returns to Loftus Versfeld

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Vodacom Bulls can confirm the signing and return to Loftus Versfeld of Springbok flyhalf, Handre Pollard. The double World Cup-winning Pollard returns home on an initial two year deal which begins...

Springboks great Willie le Roux adding a new string to his bow

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

At the age of 35, Willie le Roux is proving he’s one old dog who certainly can learn new tricks.   For more than a decade, the man from the Western Cape has been one of the finest full-backs...

Henco Venter – “Without them, you’d never be”

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

For Glasgow’s Henco Venter it was never a case of if he would play professional rugby – just a matter of when.   Born in Bloemfontein, the 6ft 4in flanker played his youth rugby for...

Bulls return to winning ways in URC

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Bulls returned to winning ways in a competitive United Rugby Championship derby against their Gauteng neighbours, the Emirates Lions, in Pretoria on Saturday, with the current SA Shield holder building...

Bragging rights on the line in URC derby

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Both the Bulls and Lions will have everything to play for on Saturday when they meet in what is billed to be a thrilling United Rugby Championship Jukskei derby in Pretoria – the only match of the...

Disciplinary Decision - Guido Volpi

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Disciplinary process related to Guido Volpi Red Card in the United Rugby Championship Round 11 game against Edinburgh Rugby on Friday, February 14 has resulted in a three game suspension. After...

Erasmus invites 26 players to virtual camps

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has invited a group of 26 players consisting mainly of overseas-based players, as well as some talented youngsters and injured players, to the first virtual Springbok alignment...