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Super Rugby Countdown Day 4: Most Super Rugby wins by country

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

There are four days until the 2023 Super Rugby season begins.   The tournament will follow a similar schedule to the 2022 season, with 91 matches played in a round-robin, followed by finals in a...

Team Announcement: Bulls vs Stormers

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bulls have announced a strong matchday 23 that will do battle against the DHL Stormers in round 14 of the  2022/23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship, in Pretoria. The herd sees minimal changes in...

Spotlight on local derbies as URC returns with a bang

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The stakes will be sky-high for all four South African teams this weekend as a full round of Vodacom United Rugby Championship action returns and sides turn their attention on the race to the playoffs,...

Everitt joins the Bulls on a short-term deal

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Bulls can confirm the appointment of experienced coach, Sean Everitt, on a short-term deal. He joins the franchise to form part of the setup that will help steer the Bulls through the 2023 edition...

Scotland U20s name team to face Wales U20s at Scotstoun

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland U20 Head Coach Kenny Murray has made four changes to his starting line-up for this Friday’s Under-20 Six Nations game against Wales at Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow (kick-off 7.15pm –...

Nick David a leading threat among Champions Cup attackers

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the Champions Cup pool stage now over, we take a look at the notable individual attacking statistics from the first four rounds of fixtures this season and Harlequins back Nick David stands out, topping...

Super Rugby Countdown Day 16: Most Penalty Goals in a Match

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Some players' boots are more generous than others. Here's a look at the players who've scored the most penalty goals in a single match:     Elton Jantjies (9) 25/02/2012 Lions vs Cheetahs     A...

Stormers remain on course in the URC

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The DHL Stormers remained on course for a possible home playoff spot in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Saturday as they registered their ninth victory of the competition by defeating the Cell...

Super Rugby Countdown Day 18: Most successful coaches of the Super 14 era

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Before its expansion, the Super Rugby was called the Super 14 between 2006-2010, consisting of 14 teams. Following Super 12's success (1996-2005), the teams were under pressure to put a skillful leader...

PREVIEW: England U20s vs Scotland U20s

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England and Scotland renew their rivalry on the opening weekend of the Under-20 Six Nations in an enticing head-to-head at Twickenham Stoop on Friday night. Scotland travel south in search of revenge...