Sharks backline remains intact for Benetton clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks will once again take continuity into their United Rugby Championship clash with Benetton at Stadio Monigo on Saturday afternoon. Head coach John Plumtree has made minimal changes, all three...
Former Springbok leaves Bulls for Boland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyVeteran Springbok Cornal Hendricks has left the Bulls to return to boost Boland’s hopes of securing a spot in the Currie Cup Premier Division. According to a report by South African source IOL...
Van der Flier doing it by the book
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIf you want an illustration of the dedication that has made Josh van der Flier a World Rugby Player of the Year, you only have to listen to him talking about his notebooks. It reveals the...
URC unity round returns
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIn Round 4 (11-13 October) the BKT United Rugby Championship dedicates this weekend to promoting inclusivity in sport and supporting the Stonewall Rainbow Laces campaign in a commitment to ensuring our...
Lawrence proving a year is a long time in rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Lawrence is proof that a lot can happen in 12 months in the life of a professional rugby player. When he helped Cardiff Rugby secure a BKT URC victory over the Scarlets a fortnight ago,...
Life in the Fagerson family
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s fair to say the back garden of the Fagerson family home would have been a pretty competitive place. With five siblings - four boys and a girl - battling it out, you would have had...
The energised Stormers look ahead to Edinburgh
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter losing their first round opening fixture at the hands of Irish giants Ulster, The Stormers bounced back well over the weekend to earn their first win of the campaign. In a press conference earlier...
British & Irish Lions agree with player profit share
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions has today announced details of a new player agreement which will see players selected for the 2025 Tour to Australia benefit from a profit share model for the first time....
Top 10 Tries from the URC this weekend
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHere are the ten best tries from this weekends URC action
Clean sweep for SA sides in rewarding URC weekend
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a rewarding weekend for South Africa’s United Rugby Championship teams as all four franchises claimed bonus-point victories – two at home and two away – to bag a full house for...
