Augustus, Tshituka and Makhaza invited to second Bok alignment camp
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Thursday named a group of 54 local and overseas-based players to attend the team’s second alignment camps, with Juarno Augusts, Vincent Tshituka, and Ntokozo Makhaza invited...
Van Wyk returns for the Lions ahead of Connacht Meeting
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday’s Round 16 United Rugby Championship clash sees the Johannesburg side lock horns with Irish outfit Connacht at Emirates Airline. Kick-off is at 16:00. Head coach Ivan van Rooyen has taken...
Round 15 URC Team Announcements
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFRIDAY, APRIL 18 Edinburgh Rugby v Hollywoodbets Sharks Hive Stadium, Edinburgh – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 20.35 SA Referee: Andrew Brace (IRFU, 102nd league game) AR...
Cardiff held on for the win against a relentless Lions
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff gave their hopes of reaching the URC play-offs a massive boost as they defeated top eight rivals the Lions in a tense encounter at the Arms Park. There was a nail-biting finale as the visitors...
URC Round 13 Preview
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMatt Sherratt believes he has returned to Cardiff a better coach after his “whirlwind” spell in charge of Wales. After being at the helm on an interim basis for the final three games...
Kolbe and Roos step up to clinch top SA Rugby Awards
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHot-stepping Springbok speedster Cheslin Kolbe became the first backline player since 2013 to take the prestigious SA Rugby Men’s Player of the Year title at a glittering SA Rugby Awards ceremony...
Rass, Mafura to start for the Lions
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has included star poacher JC Pretorius ahead of his side’s Round 12 clash with the Sharks, while Manuel Rass and Tapiwa Mafura start at outside centre and fullback...
Bulls return to winning ways in URC
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls returned to winning ways in a competitive United Rugby Championship derby against their Gauteng neighbours, the Emirates Lions, in Pretoria on Saturday, with the current SA Shield holder building...
Nominees revealed for SA Rugby Awards 2024
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby’s Men’s 15s Player of the Year for 2024, Springbok flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit, is one of five nominees for SA Rugby’s Men’s Player of the Year for the past season,...
Wolhuter included for URC top of the table clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFlyhalf Kade Wolhuter has been included in Ivan van Rooyen’s starting XV as the Emirates Lions travel to the Aviva stadium to face Leinster in Round 6 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. Not...
