Over 34 million fans tune into URC as debut season sets new broadcast records
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOver 34 million fans tuned into the inaugural United Rugby Championship season as the league set a number of major broadcast records in its first campaign. With records set for the season-long...
1 month until URC 2022-23 kick-off
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2022-23 URC begins in exactly one month, bringing viewers the best of Celtic, Italian and South African club rugby. The old format had a vigorous injection last season with the introduction...
Springbok touring squad announced
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber on Monday named a 34-man squad for the Australian leg of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, with the uncapped Canan Moodie earning a call-up for his first tour in a settled...
South Africa v New Zealand: Stats, Facts, Line Ups
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa and New Zealand face off for the 103rd time on Saturday as the old foes clash at the iconic Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. We take a look at all the team, match, referee, and...
Five Springbok Changes With Vermeulen and Nche Returning
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber made five changes to his starting lineup – two of which were injury enforced – for their second Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand in...
James Flynn signs for Saracens from Jersey Reds
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens have announced the signing of James Flynn signs from Jersey Reds. The loosehead, who has plenty of Gallagher Premiership experience has joined the Men in Black for the upcoming...
United Rugby Championship 2022/23 Kick-Off Times Confirmed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe URC have confirmed the kick-off times for all 18 rounds of the United Rugby Championship for the 2022/23 season. Glasgow Warriors will bookend the start and finish of the regular...
New Bok speedster comments on being likened to Cheslin Kolbe
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKurt-Lee Arendse will earn his second test cap on Saturday against the All Blacks as he comes into the starting XV in place of the injured Cheslin Kolbe. Kolbe broke his jaw in the...
Harlequins Women back trio re-sign with the Club
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBack trio Izzy Mayhew, Beth Blacklock and Freya Aucken have re-signed with the Club ahead of the 2022/23 campaign. Young centre Izzy Mayhew will enter her sixth season at Harlequins after making 44 appearances...
Nienaber opts for continuity as Marx strikes 50
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber made three changes to his starting team that ran out for their final Test against Wales for their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship fixture against New Zealand in...
