Louw leads a strong herd travelling south hunting for a Christmas win
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyElrigh Louw leads a determined Vodacom Bulls side who travel to the Cape for the first instalment of the North-South derby in the current 2023/24 season. This round 8 festive clash of the Vodacom United...
Du Plessis hits 50 for DHL Stormers
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJean-Luc du Plessis will play his 50th game for the DHL Stormers in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship North-South clash against the Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on Saturday. Du Plessis starts at inside...
Stormers shed light on Malherbe mystery
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe DHL Stormers have explained the details around the injury that has prevented Frans Malherbe from returning to action after the World Cup. One of four Stormers who helped the Springboks win the 2023...
RG Snyman signs with Leinster
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby have this afternoon confirmed the signing of South Africa international, RG Snyman. Second row Snyman, who turns 29 in January, is a two-time Rugby World Cup winner with the Springboks and...
Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds In The URC: 7/7
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMaul matters The driving lineout maul continues to be a major attacking weapon and so hard to stop. Few teams employ it to better effect than Glasgow Warriors who have scored tries from that rolling...
Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds In The URC: 3/7
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbySuper signings One suspected Ben Healy was going to be a quality recruit for Edinburgh Rugby and so it’s proved. Having shared in Munster’s grand final triumph over the DHL Stormers at the...
URC Round 8 Match Officials
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 8 Christmas derby fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22 Glasgow...
Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds In The URC: 2/7
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCrowds on the rise What about attendances? Well, the figures show they are up on the corresponding period last season. There’s also been a steady rise as the campaign has progressed, with the last...
Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds: 1/7
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s wide open! The hugely competitive nature of the BKT URC this season is illustrated by the fact there have been new league leaders after every round of matches, with five different sides occupying...
Regard Clinches Win For Lyon Over Vodacom Bulls
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCentre Thibault Regard was the late hero as Lyon recovered to snatch a dramatic bonus-point win 29-28 over the Vodacom Bulls. It is their first win of the campaign following their dramatic...
