URC to make adjustments to the tournament next season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African teams will be looking forward to a slight adjustment to scheduling next season as the URC are reportedly looking into the South African sides making just two trips to Europe in the regular...
Nienaber names squad for second preparation camp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber had the luxury of naming a group of 33 players for their second preparation camp in Durban from Monday to Wednesday, which included 10 players who featured in the Vodacom...
Wainiqolo, Matthews top Challenge Cup try-scoring charts
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNot only did wing Jiuta Wainiqolo’s try against Glasgow Warriors in the EPCR Challenge Cup final help RC Toulon lift the trophy for the first time, but it also saw him draw level with opposing...
Dan Sheehan has been named the URC Players’ Player of the Season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe award is voted for by the league’s captains and vice-captains and the 24-year-old came out on top in a poll which was conducted at the end of the regular campaign. It is the second time...
Franco Smith Named Coach of the Season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFranco Smith has been named the Coach of the Season for 2022/23. The 50-year-old Glasgow Warriors boss has had a stunning debut campaign in charge, leading the team to the Scottish...
Updates to Barbarian F.C. and World XV squads confirmed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Johnson and Taichi Takahashi have been added to the Barbarian F.C. squad for this weekend’s Killik Cup clash at Twickenham Stadium, and Jordi Murphy also joins the World XV. Glasgow...
Handre Pollard injury update
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks have been given a pertinent update on flyhalf Handre Pollard injury after his club, the Leicester Tigers, disclosed the prognosis of his injury. The Springboks’ No 1 flyhalf...
Thumbs up from Nienaber as Boks wrap up Durban camp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber said he was satisfied that the small group of players present at the first of two preparation camps in Durban this month had reached their objectives as they launch into...
Barbarians announce their squad to play World XV
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Barbarians face the World XV at Twickenham at the end of the month. Here is their squad ahead of the clash. Forwards: Nic Dolly (Leicester Tigers / England) Taulupe Faletau (Cardiff...
Springboks switch to Test mode in Durban
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks made the big switch to Test mode on Wednesday as they returned to the training field in Durban at the first of two preparation camps this month to kick into gear for the international season. This...
