Stormers want to keep ruthless instinct against Sharks in URC
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDespite the Sharks' recent struggles, coach Rito Hlungwani believes that they are a good side that could come right at any moment. The Stormers want to continue their ruthless form against South...
Pressure rises for South African sides in URC
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe pressure on the South African United Rugby Championship franchises will strike a new level this weekend as the competition hits the fourth-last pool round and the race for playoff spots moves up a...
Mixed fortunes in rescheduled URC clashes
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Emirates Lions and Cell C Sharks enjoyed some mixed fortunes in their rescheduled sixth round Vodacom United Rugby Championship fixtures on Saturday, with the Johannesburg side ending a five-match...
Hungry Lion Emmanuel Tshituka wants to feast on Glasgow
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEmmanuel Tshituka has stepped out of the shadow of older brother Vincent and into the vanguard of an Lions pack on the hunt for redemption when they host Franco Smith’s high-flying Glasgow Warriors...
Super Steyn’s still giving it horns
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA spectacular 50:22 kick in front of 41 thousand plus at Loftus Versfeld was a reminder of the magic that Morné Steyn has produced so many times before, and when called upon continues to produce...
World Rugby Sevens Series: Travis Ismaiel to fulfill another American dream
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA long haul flight on your way to a Test debut can feel like it lasts forever, especially if that first appearance for your country was the a culmination of a lifetime of hard work and sacrifices. Just...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 4: Most Super Rugby wins by country
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are four days until the 2023 Super Rugby season begins. The tournament will follow a similar schedule to the 2022 season, with 91 matches played in a round-robin, followed by finals in a...
Team Announcement: Bulls vs Stormers
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBulls have announced a strong matchday 23 that will do battle against the DHL Stormers in round 14 of the 2022/23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship, in Pretoria. The herd sees minimal changes in...
Spotlight on local derbies as URC returns with a bang
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe stakes will be sky-high for all four South African teams this weekend as a full round of Vodacom United Rugby Championship action returns and sides turn their attention on the race to the playoffs,...
Everitt joins the Bulls on a short-term deal
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls can confirm the appointment of experienced coach, Sean Everitt, on a short-term deal. He joins the franchise to form part of the setup that will help steer the Bulls through the 2023 edition...
