Mixed fortunes on the road for SA teams in URC
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a weekend of mixed emotions for South Africa’s four franchises in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, with the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions providing rays of light in their opening...
Lions leader Horn setting his sights on the Springboks
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen you consider the competition for back row spots in the Springboks set-up, you would imagine it must be pretty daunting for an uncapped player with international ambitions. Just for starters,...
Keddie returns for Lions encounter
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyInfluential back row Harri Keddie returns as Dragons RFC face Emirates Lions in the BKT United Rugby at Rodney Parade on Sunday afternoon (kick-off 2.30pm). Keddie is one of four changes made by Head...
Harrison and Muncaster start for Edinburgh against Stormers
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyYoung duo of Patrick Harrison (hooker) and Ben Muncaster (back-row) both come into the starting lineup as Edinburgh Rugby welcome DHL Stormers to Hive Stadium tomorrow evening (12 October, kick-off...
A 50th cap for Lions prop
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyProp Asenathi Ntlabakanye gears up for his 50th international match for the Lions, as Ivan van Rooyen tweaks his lineup to face the Dragons at Rodney Parade on Sunday. The Lions kick off a three-match...
URC Round 4 Preview
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors v Zebre Parma, 7.35pm, Friday Champions Glasgow have rung the changes for this Scotstoun clash, bringing in seven players and making two positional switches in the wake of last...
Tamati Ellison accepts full time All Blacks role
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders confirmed Tamati Ellison has been offered and accepted a full-time role with the All Blacks ahead of their Northern Tour. This means the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific campaign was his last with...
URC unity round returns
3 months 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...
British & Irish Lions agree with player profit share
3 months 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....
Clean sweep for SA sides in rewarding URC weekend
3 months 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...
