Springbok Women’s starting team unchanged for Fiji clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Women coach Stanley Raubenheimer retained his starting XV for their second Rugby World Cup clash in New Zealand and made only one change to the replacements for Sunday’s match against Fiji,...
London Irish: Team News
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDeclan Kidney has confirmed the squad that is set to travel to Sale Sharks for the Gallagher Premiership Round 6 clash on Friday night (7:45pm kick-off). The fixture will be shown live on BT Sport...
Sale Sharks: Team News
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland star Raffi Quirke returns to the Sharks’ starting line-up for the first time in six months and Sam Hill makes his first Premiership start this season as Alex Sanderson’s men go in search...
Leinster Rugby: Garry Ringrose captain, Furlong returns against Connacht
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster team to take on Connacht Rugby tomorrow evening in Galway in the United Rugby Championship has been named by Leo Cullen (KO: 7.35pm – live on RTÉ, Premier Sports and URC TV). Cullen...
Du Preez twins to remain at the AJ Bell
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe powerhouse twin duo of Jean-Luc and Dan du Preez have penned new deals which will keep them in the Sale jersey until the end of the 2025-26 season. The club released the following statement: “Sale...
‘Rock solid’ Smith seldom puts a foot wrong
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe likes of DHL Stormers pivot Manie Libbok and Emirates Lions playmaker Gianni Lombard hog the spotlight in the URC courtesy of their all-round skill and precocious talent, yet Smith has flourished...
URC Match Officials Announcement Round 5
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 5 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 Ospreys v...
Sharks’ Chamberlain has strike rate down to a tee
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 23-year-old is the Cell C Sharks’ only fit flyhalf after misfortune twice struck their pre-season training, with Springbok Curwin Bosch and veteran Lionel Cronje both suffering arm fractures...
Etzebeth and Tshituka expected to make Sharks debuts this weekend
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnticipation will be high amongst the fans at Kings Park on Saturday as the eagerly-awaited Sharks debuts of Vincent Tshituka and Springbok hard man Eben Etzebeth are set to play out when the team locks...
Dai Flanagan: You Have To Be At Your Best To Pick Up Points In This League
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs a self-confessed rugby nause, the BKT United Rugby Championship is right up Dai Flanagan’s street. The Dragons RFC coach relishes the different kind of challenges thrown up week-in, week-out...
