All five SA teams qualify for European playoffs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a rewarding weekend for the South African teams as all five sides qualified for the Round of 16 in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, with the Vodacom Bulls, DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets...
Young Ospreys team fight to bonus-point European win
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyQuestions around altitude and heat were a common theme in the build-up, but this young Ospreys team played their hearts out for 80 minutes. The result? A huge bonus point win in Jo’burg and...
Top Performers: Lions vs Ospreys
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 4 of the EPCR Challenge Cup did not disappoint in the matchup between the Lions and the Ospreys. Ospreys scored two late tries to win the game and put it to bed, winning 28-38 in Johannesburg. Let's...
High praise for retiring referee Jaco Peyper
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyForemost South African referee Jaco Peyper has decided to hang up his whistle, with Mr Mark Alexander, the president of SA Rugby, hailing the Bloemfontein-based match official as one of the best ambassadors...
Ospreys announce team for Emirates Lions fixture
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys have named their squad to face the Emirates Lions in Round 4 of the EPCR Challenge Cup. The game will take place at Ellis Park and is kicking off on Sunday 21st January at 3pm local time. Adam...
Joe Schmidt announced as new Wallabies head coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia has confirmed Joe Schmidt has been appointed as Wallabies coach. Schmidt signs a two-year deal starting in March, committing to the side until the end of the British and Irish Lions tour...
Ryan Elias takes over Scarlets captaincy for Edinburgh clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales hooker Ryan Elias takes over the captaincy for the Scarlets’ EPCR Challenge Cup tie against Edinburgh Rugby at Parc y Scarlets on Friday night (20:00; S4C). With Josh Macleod...
SA sides have all to play for in final pool rounds in Europe
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African sides will have everything to play for this weekend as they embark on the final round of matches in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, where four of the five teams will...
Snowsill: Allianz Premiership Womens Rugby stars forging the way for inaugural Lions squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Bristol Bears and Wales fly-half Elinor Snowsill is confident Allianz Premiership Women’s Rugby home nation stars will be at forefront of the newly formed British & Irish Lions women’s...
Gregor Townsend undecided on Scotland captain amid Jamie Ritchie fitness battle
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTownsend announced his 39-man squad for the tournament on Tuesday with nobody listed as skipper. Gregor Townsend revealed he is still to decide whether Jamie Ritchie will captain Scotland for the upcoming...
