Last roll of the dice as Vodacom URC pool stages come to a close
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls, DHL Stormers and Emirates Lions will have everything to play for in the final pool round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Saturday – when the SA Shield winner will also...
Skinstad says Sharks’ historic cup success proves South African sides deserve to be on board
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springboks skipper Bob Skinstad says the “magnificent” Challenge Cup triumph by the Hollywoodbets Sharks has fully vindicated the involvement of South African sides in northern hemisphere...
Reinvigorated Hollywoodbets Sharks hold the cards in SA 'Survivor' duel
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIf the 2023/24 BKT United Rugby Championship season is a game of Survivor, then the Hollywoodbets Sharks, South Africa's lowest-placed team this season, suddenly are at the well and they have...
New Zealand and South Africa agree to quadrennial rugby tour
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTraditional tours between the Springboks and All Blacks will return in 2026, with SA Rugby and NZ Rugby reportedly agreeing terms. The two unions have been in discussions about reviving the tours since...
Glasgow Warriors Home quarter-final date and time confirmed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors will play their BKT United Rugby Championship quarter-final at Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday 8 June. The match will kick-off at 7.35pm. From Friday (24 May) Season Ticket...
Ruan Venter Disciplinary Decision
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Disciplinary process related to Ruan Venter Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 17 game against Glasgow Warriors on Saturday May 18 has resulted in a four game suspension. After...
Libbok commits to the Stormers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Cup winner Manie Libbok has signed a three-year contract extension with the DHL Stormers. The talented playmaker has made a big impression in the number 10 jersey over the last three years and will...
URC STAT ATTACK: Moodie magic, Unstoppable Morris, Dominant Roos & more
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWe've rounded up some of the best stats from Round 17 of the BKT United Rugby Championship. Zebre Parma v Scarlets - Gonzalo Garcia made the joint-most offloads at...
URC Round 17 Review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRowntree proud of his table toppers With just one round of matches to go, reigning BKT URC champions Munster Rugby have gone top of the table for the first time this season - talk about timing...
URC Round 17 Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby v Munster Rugby. Friday 7.35pm The first of two sell-outs in the BKT URC this weekend, with a capacity crowd of 7,774 set to watch this meeting between two in-form teams at Hive...
