Venue Change: Glasgow Warriors v Perpignan
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors’ round two EPCR Challenge Cup fixture against USA Perpignan on Friday 16 December, kick-off 8pm, will now be held at BT Murrayfield, in Edinburgh. The kick-off time and date remain...
Boks lead SA Rugby Awards nominations for 2022
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThree experienced Springboks – Lukhanyo Am, Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi – were nominated for the coveted SA Rugby Player of the Year Award for 2022 for a second year running and will be up...
Dave Walder: ‘Plenty riding’ on Newcastle’s Cardiff test
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons head coach Dave Walder acknowledged there is now little room for manoeuvre for the Gallagher Premiership club as they prepare to welcome Cardiff Rugby in Round 2 of the EPCR Challenge...
Wales New Boy Costelow Shines Brightly For Scarlets
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s been a momentous few weeks in the rugby life of young Sam Costelow. His fine early season form in the BKT United Rugby Championship saw the Scarlets fly-half named in Wales’ squad...
Welsh International Feared His Playing Days Could Be Over
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThere were times when Kristian Dacey feared his playing career may be over. The Welsh international hooker admits he found himself in some dark places amid a catalogue of injuries. But, with the...
Morné Steyn proud of Bulls’ ‘80-minute fight’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFly-half Morné Steyn has praised his Vodacom Bulls teammates after the South African side held on for victory over Lyon in their maiden Heineken Champions Cup game on Saturday. The...
Flanagan Forging Depth Among Tight Dragons Squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDragons RFC coach Dai Flanagan has been handed some welcome headaches as he looks towards the BKT United Rugby Championship festive derbies. During an extended three week stay in South Africa, he gave...
Challenge Cup back with a bang
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe EPCR Challenge Cup returned this weekend and Emirates Lions’ pulsating 31-31 draw with Dragons RFC was one of a series of enthralling Round 1 clashes. There were four tries apiece...
Positive start for SA’s sides in European debut
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe five South African teams that made their debuts in the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup on Saturday got a pass mark on the opening weekend of the two European competitions, with the Cell...
Match Report: Bulls triumph in 11-try thriller against Lyon
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBulls emerged victorious on their Heineken Champions Cup debut as they beat Lyon 42-36 in an 11-try thriller at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Vodacom Bulls demonstrated their attacking prowess...
