James Horwill appointed to Queensland Rugby Union Board
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Reds and Wallabies captain James Horwill has today been appointed to the Board of the Queensland Rugby Union as the Rugby Union Players Association-nominated Director.He replaces former Wallaby...
Ireland Team Preview: Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2024
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs has so often been the case before, 2023 saw Ireland’s heroics in spring precede a fall in autumn. Once again, head coach Andy Farrell must pick his men up ahead of the 2024 Guinness Six Nations. Traditionally,...
Borthwicks uncapped recruits
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCHANDLER CUNNINGHAM-SOUTH Position: Back Row Club: Harlequins Chandler Cunningham-South was born in Sidcup and at the age of four his family emigrated to New Zealand where he went on to train with the...
Fan-Powered URC Sets Yet Another Single-Round Attendance Record
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOver 146,000 fans have helped the United Rugby Championship to break its all-time single round attendance record for the second time in three weeks. Saturday’s fantastic crowd of 26,632 at Loftus...
Johan Goosen boots Vodacom Bulls to narrow win over Emirates Lions
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohan Goosen kicked a late penalty from inside his own half to send the Vodacom Bulls into the United Rugby Championship top four after a thrilling 30-28 win over the Emirates Lions in Pretoria. Jordan...
WATCH: Rugby's first mic'd up player
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears flanker Steven Luatua made history by becoming the first ever Premiership Rugby player to be mic'd up in a game. Now 32, Luatua has seen more than most on the professional...
Steven Luatua first to wear player mic in sold-out Bristol Bears V Bath Derby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears flanker Steven Luatua will make history by becoming the first ever Premiership Rugby player to be mic'd up in a game. TNT Sports viewers will get a never-seen-before take of the ex-All Blacks...
Match Preview: Vodacom Bulls v Emirates Lions
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 9 fixture between Vodacom Bulls v Emirates Lions have been confirmed with all details of match officials and broadcast information below. Johan...
Grobbelaar returns, Nortje starts as Vodacom Bulls lace up for Jukskei derby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls welcomed the return of Johan Grobbelaar to match fitness. The front-rower had been side-lined since mid-December after picking up an injury when the herd travelled to Lyon in round 2...
