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Centre duo to start for Edinburgh against the Bulls

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Centres Mark Bennett and Matt Scott move into the starting line-up to face the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld this Saturday (28 September, 3pm local, 2pm UK time) to rekindle their long-standing partnership...

URC Round 2 Preview

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby v Dragons RFC, 7.35pm, Friday   Dai Flanagan says his buoyant Dragons are relishing the prospect of running out at the Aviva Stadium.   They have headed to Dublin in good spirits...

Nortje and Louw to lead the Bulls into new season

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Bulls have confirmed Springbok duo Ruan Nortje and Elrigh Louw as co-captains for the 2024/25 season. Nortje and Louw, who are currently on international duty in the 2024 Rugby Championship decider...

South Africa return to the URC this weekend

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Apart from Nelspruit, South African eyes will be on Johannesburg, Pretoria, Bridgend and Galway on Saturday as the four local franchises get their Vodacom United Rugby Championship season underway.   The...

Three players released by the Springboks

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus released three players, Ben-Jason Dixon, Johan Grobbelaar, and Canan Moodie, to their local franchises after the Boks wrapped up their main training block for the week...

Milestone for Etzebeth as Erasmus names his match day 23

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eben Etzebeth will set the record as the most capped Springbok of all time on in Nelspruit Saturday when he runs out at lock against Argentina, while Jaden Hendrikse and Manie Libbok are paired as starting...

URC Round 2 Referee's

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

  FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27     Glasgow Warriors v Benetton Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow  – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA & SA Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen (SARU,...

URC Round 1 TOTW

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Just a few months ago we wathced Glasgow Warriors seal an incredible victory in the Final against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld. Just three days ago the competition got back underway. Here is out Team of...

Dumke declared fit for WXV 2 campaign

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lusanda Dumke, a former SA Women's Player of the Year, has been included in the Springbok Women’s squad of 30 players for WXV 2, to be played in Cape Town from 27 September to 13 October, while Maria...

United Rugby Championship Review Round 1

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Late Drama Across The URC It was a tale of nail-biting contests and dramatic finishes on the opening weekend of the United Rugby Championship season. Reigning champions Glasgow Warriors were beaten by...