Skinstad says Sharks’ historic cup success proves South African sides deserve to be on board
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springboks skipper Bob Skinstad says the “magnificent” Challenge Cup triumph by the Hollywoodbets Sharks has fully vindicated the involvement of South African sides in northern hemisphere...
Rugby Australia on Melbourne rebels
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia (RA) advises that the application from a Consortium seeking a Participation Agreement for the Melbourne Rebels to participate in the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific competition has been unsuccessful....
Reinvigorated Hollywoodbets Sharks hold the cards in SA 'Survivor' duel
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIf the 2023/24 BKT United Rugby Championship season is a game of Survivor, then the Hollywoodbets Sharks, South Africa's lowest-placed team this season, suddenly are at the well and they have...
New Zealand and South Africa agree to quadrennial rugby tour
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTraditional tours between the Springboks and All Blacks will return in 2026, with SA Rugby and NZ Rugby reportedly agreeing terms. The two unions have been in discussions about reviving the tours since...
Ross Filipo named Maori All Blacks Head Coach and management group confirmed
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced the Māori All Blacks coaching and management group ahead of their return to the international stage, where they will play two matches against the Japan XV on Saturday...
Ruan Venter Disciplinary Decision
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Disciplinary process related to Ruan Venter Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 17 game against Glasgow Warriors on Saturday May 18 has resulted in a four game suspension. After...
Brumbies side to face the Rebels
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Brumbies have unveiled their side to take on the Melbourne Rebels for their final regular season home fixture this Friday the 24th of May at GIO Stadium, kicking off at 7:35PM AEST.Head coach...
URC STAT ATTACK: Moodie magic, Unstoppable Morris, Dominant Roos & more
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWe've rounded up some of the best stats from Round 17 of the BKT United Rugby Championship. Zebre Parma v Scarlets - Gonzalo Garcia made the joint-most offloads at...
Jonker, Schoeman, Verden and Wright to leave Bath
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe club can confirm that Johannes Jonker, Juan Schoeman, Keiran Verden, and Max Wright will be leaving Bath Rugby at the end of this 2023/24 season. Verden departs the Blue, Black and White,...
URC Round 17 Review
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRowntree proud of his table toppers With just one round of matches to go, reigning BKT URC champions Munster Rugby have gone top of the table for the first time this season - talk about timing...
