Round 17 URC Wrap-Up: Race to the Eight goes down to the final weekend
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe BKT United Rugby Championship Play-Off race is going down to the final weekend of the regular season with five teams fighting it out for four spots. Leinster Rugby and the Vodacom Bulls...
Vodacom Bulls signal intent with significant signings
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyPretoria – The Vodacom Bulls have officially fired a massive warning shot to their rivals,confirming a high-profile recruitment drive aimed at fortifying their squad for the nextthree seasons. In...
New Zealand Rugby chief rules Toshiba’s Richie Mo’unga out of South Africa tour
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyNewly-appointed New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Lancaster has reiterated the organisation's stance on the eligibility of overseas players and confirmed that Toshiba’s Richie Mo’unga...
Awhina Tangen-Wainohu announces medical retirement from international rugby
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns loosehead prop Awhina Tangen-Wainohu has today announced her retirement from international rugby due to a career-ending neck injury after receiving further assessment in...
URC Race to the Eight is Going Down to the Wire
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe BKT United Rugby Championship Play-Off race is going down to the final weekend of the regular season with five teams fighting it out for four spots. Leinster Rugby and the Vodacom Bulls...
SA teams show grit in penultimate Vodacom URC round
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe DHL Stormers, Vodacom Bulls, and Fidelity SecureDrive Lions all remained in the running for hosting Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-finals in a riveting penultimate pool round, which delivered...
Foote, Norton proud of Junior Bok fightback as they capture maiden U20 TRC title.
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyJunior Springbok coach Kevin Foote and skipper Riley Norton praised the SA U20 side for fighting back from three to one tries down to draw 29-29 with New Zealand in their final match of...
Fourie leads DHL Stormers in Belfast
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyDeon Fourie will captain the DHL Stormers in their Vodacom URC encounter with Ulster in Belfast on Friday night. The experienced Fourie will earn his 140th DHL Stormers cap and lead the team in the absence...
Lancaster looking forward to huge sold-out Irish derby
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyStuart Lancaster has hailed this weekend’s all-Irish showdown between URC play-off rivals Connacht Rugby and Munster Rugby in Galway as a huge game for both teams. Lancaster’s Connacht...
Scarlets sign second row Harvey Cuckson from Bath
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets are delighted to announce the signing of Welsh-qualified second row Harvey Cuckson from Bath. The 22-year-old lock, who stands at 6ft 7in and 120kg, joins Scarlets following two loan...
