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Bundee Aki "chomping at the bit" for comeback

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht coach Pete Wilkins has highlighted Bundee Aki’s visible motivation to stake a claim for Lions selection after he was announced in the squad recently to travel to South Africa to...

PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA Review – Round 4

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Stormers clawed their way to a morale-boosting 25-22 victory over the Sharks in Durban on Saturday on a day that also saw the Lions shock the Bulls 34-33 for their first win of the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA campaign.   Tim...

Morne Steyn rested for Jukskei Derby

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Flyhalf Chris Smith returns to the starting line-up as the Bulls prepare for their short trip to Johannesburg, where they will face the Lions at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday, 22 May 2021.   Bulls...

Everything you need to know ahead of round four of the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks will be hunting a return to the summit of the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA when they host the Stormers in Durban in the fourth round on Saturday afternoon, while the Lions will look to record their...

Australia have launched its bid to host Rugby World Cup 2027

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia have launched its bid to host Rugby World Cup 2027, with Rugby Australia Chairman Hamish McLennan and Bid Advisory Board Chair Sir Rod Eddington AO FTSE unveiling the country’s ‘Game...

Dempsey returns for clash with Blues

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The NSW Waratahs have named their team to face the Blues in round 2 of the Harvey Norman Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition. NSW Waratahs Co-Coaches Chris Whitaker and Jason Gilmore have made one change...

Rainbow Cup Sa - Round 4 Preview

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks will be hunting a return to the top of the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA in Round 4 of the competition.   Sean Everitt's men were well beaten by the Vodacom Bulls last weekend and welcome the...

Clash of the Challenge Cup Titans: Leicester vs Montpellier

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The final of the Challenge Cup will be a hot contest between the men of Leicester and those of Montpellier.   Leicester ousted Ulster in the semi-final to gain entrance into the grand showpiece,...