Sharks to be captained by Mbonambi and first start for Siya Masuku at half-back.
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyVodacom United Rugby Championship action resumes this weekend with the Hollywoodbets Sharks travelling to Joburg to take on the Emirates Lions in their second-round clash on Saturday afternoon. This is...
Irish inconsistency helps South African challenge
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyVodacom Bulls coach Jake White was unequivocal ahead of his team’s massive Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby against the DHL Stormers about the mission his men face – he wants them to...
Pressure on in penultimate derby round in SA
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll four South African teams will be feeling the pressure when they take the field on Saturday in the second Vodacom United Rugby Championship Origin Round as the competition for places in the quarter-final...
URC Round 11 Match Officials & Broadcasters
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe appointments for the United Rugby Championship fixtures in Round 11 have been confirmed and are available alongside the TV listings below. FRIDAY, MARCH 1 Edinburgh Rugby v Ospreys Hive Stadium,...
Ireland vs Wales: Media reaction
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby“Men against boys” was the verdict of one UK-based writer after Ireland’s 31-7 victory over Wales on Saturday afternoon. Andy Farrell’s side were admittedly not firing on all cylinders...
Talking points as Ireland look to continue Grand Slam hunt against winless Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland face their next challenge on Saturday in the quest for historic back-to-back Six Nations Grand Slams. Andy Farrell’s team tackle Wales in Dublin, having taken pole position following bonus-point...
Courtney Lawes to leave Northampton Saints
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter 17 seasons at Northampton Saints, Courtney Lawes will depart the Club at the conclusion of the 2023/24 campaign after electing to finish his illustrious career with one final adventure overseas at...
A new breed of Italian rugby: The Origins of Manuel Zuliani
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLocated in Northern Italy, the town of Castelfranco Veneto is largely known for its magnificent medieval castle whose walls stretch around the Old Town centre. It is also the birthplace of one of Italy’s...
DHL Stormers can clinch SA Shield in Pretoria
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith just two points separating the log leaders from Cape Town and the second-placed Northern Gautengers, it is impossible to underplay the significance to the destination of the South African Shield of...
Rugby Australia make sweeping redundancies as governing body braces for 'economic headwinds'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA week after 10 Rebels staff were laid off, Rugby Australia has followed suit with their own ‘restructure’. We can reveal that seven staff, including two members of the executive committee,...
