Lions v Bulls Match Preview
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEmirates Lions v Vodacom Bulls, 12.45pm, Saturday “This is personal!” That’s the message ahead of the Jukskei derby in Johannesburg. As Lions scrum-half Morne...
A case for Mulder - Cardiff’s South African secret weapon
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJohan Mulder will be Cardiff Rugby’s secret weapon when they take on the Hollywoodbets Sharks at the Arms Park this weekend. The South African scrum-half will be familiar with many of the...
SA Teams to look for redemption in URC
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African teams will give everything on Saturday when they return to United Rugby Championship duty for the first time this year, with a mouthwatering Jukskei derby kicking off the action in 2025. All...
Challenge Cup Round of 16 Fixtures confirmed
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a tense conclusion to the Pool stage last weekend, where every point counted and qualification and ranking was decided in the final match, the EPCR Challenge Cup last 16 has been decided. EPCR...
Challenge Cup Round 4 Matchday 2 round up
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets score six to surge past RC Vannes and secure knockout rugby After nailing down the bonus point in the first half thanks to two tries from Josh Macleod and one each from Blair...
Dempsey returns for Harlequins clash
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJack Dempsey will make his first Glasgow Warriors appearance since October in tomorrow night’s clash with Harlequins at the Twickenham Stoop, as Franco Smith’s men look to continue their...
Anthony Watson forced to retire from rugby
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers and England international Anthony Watson has been forced to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds. The 30-year-old made the last of his 23 Leicester Tigers appearances in...
Sheehan and Furlong returns will 'massively increase competitiveness' in Ireland's Six Nations squad
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Sheehan and Tadhg Furlong return to Ireland's squad for the Six Nations, while Simon Easterby has called up the uncapped Jack Boyle.Simon Easterby believes the return of familiar faces to Ireland's...
Easterby Names 36-Player Ireland Squad For 2025 Men’s Six Nations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Interim Head Coach Simon Easterby has today named a 36-player squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for the forthcoming Guinness Men’s Six Nations, captained by Caelan Doris. Easterby takes the...
WATCH: Clermont score first
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions travelled to France where they faced Clermont in the Challenge Cup. Visitors fell behind quickly after the French sidegot off to a quick start throgh lock Marco Tauleigne. See below: A rapid...
