Eben Etzebeth closing in on his 12 week ban
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySpringboks lock, Eben Etzebeth's twelve week ban is coming to an end. He has missed 11 matches with the Sharks since the start of December 2025, which included four Investic Champions Cup fixtures and...
Siya Kolisi stood down with immediate effect due to "unusual injury"
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was meant to be a milestone moment for Siya Kolisi, but instead the Sharks captain has been sidelined at the last minute due to a concerning and somewhat unclear injury issue. Kolisi had been...
Wales Star Sam Costelow suffers a fresh injury blow.
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and Scarlets fly-half Sam Costelow has suffered a fresh setback weeks after seeing his Six Nations campaign wrecked by an ankle injury. After missing the opening two rounds of the tournament,...
Aiming to go back-to-back at home in the Vodacom URC
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe four South African Vodacom United Rugby Championship franchises will target another perfect run of home victories in a gripping round of action this weekend, where victories, preferably with bonus-points,...
Sharks side to take on Cardiff in Friday evenings United Rugby Championship
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hollywoodbets Sharks side to take on Cardiff in Friday evening’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash has a settled look about it as the team look to continue their march towards a top 8 finish. Head...
Liam Williams announces retirement from professional rugby
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Red Bulls full-back Liam Williams has announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect. The Welsh great won 93 caps and a Grand Slam during a glittering international career...
Major Ospreys announcement as Swansea Council deal struck and Alun Wyn Jones drafted in
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySwansea Council and the Ospreys are set to go ahead with new plans to redevelop St Helen's in time for next season in a dramatic Welsh rugby twist. The redevelopment of St Helen's had initially been...
Seven names now potential Wales targets as Steve Tandy looks for new depth
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyFor a country the size of Wales, building and sustaining genuine depth at international level has never been straightforward. In the professional era, the WRU have often looked beyond its borders to strengthen...
URC Round 13 Review
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Take Top-Of-The-Table Spoils League leaders Glasgow Warriors summoned up the Guinness Six Nations spirit as they took the spoils in their top-of-the-table clash with Leinster...
Patience Proves A Virtue For Springboks Great
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyIf his long rugby career has taught Makazole Mapimpi anything, it’s to have patience and that was never more the case than on his 100th appearance for the Hollywoodbets Sharks. With just...
