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URC Preview: Benetton v Sharks

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Benetton have had a poor run in the URC, recording a solitary victory since the end of November.   But their only loss at home in any competition since March was against the Ospreys earlier this...

URC Preview: Connacht v Stormers

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht have an impressive record against South African opposition, winning their last seven matches since losing to the Cheetahs in March 2018.   But they will be keen to rediscover a winning...

Bulls name strong touring squad for Zebre Parma clash

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Bulls have named a strong squad to travel to Italy and tackle Zebre Parma on Friday evening.    Jake White’s charges will be without the services of experienced flyhalf More Steyn...

Three-week sanction for Morné Steyn

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Veteran flyhalf, Morné Steyn, will miss the Vodacom Bulls’ next three fixtures after being handed a three-week sanction following a red card in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship match...

SA Rugby confirms expanding domestic calendar

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

SA Rugby has announced the confirmed competition structure for the remainder of the 2022 rugby season, which will see an expansion of the Carling Currie Cup First Division as well as the Women’s...

Scotland Squad Update: Five Injured, Six Added

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gregor Townsend has added six players to his Six Nations Squad ahead of Scotland taking on France this Saturday at BT Murrayfield.   James Lang, Ollie Smith, Oli Kebble, Simon Berghan, Kiran McDonald...

England squad update

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has named a 35-player England squad for next weekend’s Guinness Six Nations match against Wales.    The squad regrouped at the Honda England Rugby Performance Centre at Pennyhill...

'He was not made for France' - Bakkies Botha criticises Eben Etzebeth after Toulon exit

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok legend Bakkies Botha has criticised Eben Etzebeth after the current international confirmed the news that he will be leaving Toulon to join the Durban-based Sharks.   News broke last...

Bristol knocking on the door of Sixways

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The wounded Worcester Warriors return home to Sixways this weekend where they will take on the Bristol Bears in the first clash of Round 17.    Last week, Worcester became the latest victims...

John Mitchell named Japan's assistant coach

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wasps Attack Coach John Mitchell will link up with Japan as their Defence Coach in May as they prepare for the Rugby World Cup in 2023.     Mitchell, who joined Wasps last summer, will continue...