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A look ahead of Leinster v Glasgow

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

It’s first versus third at the Aviva Stadium in the final fixture of the final round of matches. Leaders Leinster made sure of top spot with a record 76-5 victory over Zebre last weekend, but it...

All to play for in the Premiership (permutations)

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

With this weekend marking the penultimate round of Premiership Rugby, the stakes are higher than ever. Every game has something riding on it, and at least one team playing that has something massive...

100 starts for Freddie Steward

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Michael Cheika has named the Leicester Tigers matchday squad for Saturday’s away game against Bath Rugby. Freddie Steward will make his 100th start for the club in the clash with the league...

Scarlets make two changes to starting line-up for Sharks showdown

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales international centre Joe Roberts will make his 50th appearance when the Scarlets take on the Hollywoodbets Sharks in Durban on Saturday (18:30 UK time).   Roberts will take his place in...

Full URC Round 18 Preview

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

DHL Stormers v Cardiff Rugby, Friday, 6pm   Cardiff coach Matt Sherratt says making the BKT URC Play-Offs would be the icing on the cake of a much improved season.   The visitors take on...

Departing Players: United Rugby Championship

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2024/25 Premiership is almost at its conclusion. With clubs preparing for playoff spots, off-season preparations have begun behind closed doors. Herewith a list of all the players confirmed to leave...

Departing Players: Premiership Rugby

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2024/25 Premiership is almost at its conclusion. With clubs preparing for playoff spots, off-season preparations have begun behind closed doors. Herewith a list of all the players confirmed to leave...

Augustus, Tshituka and Makhaza invited to second Bok alignment camp

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok 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 der Merwe’s ambition burning brightly as he takes on Springboks great

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets hooker Marnus van der Merwe will have the perfect opportunity to press his case for a Springboks call-up when he takes on the Hollywoodbets Sharks in Durban this weekend.   That will likely...

Momentum crucial as VURC pool stages conclude

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa’s three Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-finalists, the Vodacom Bulls, Hollywoodbets Sharks, and DHL Stormers, will have their sights set on building winning momentum with an...