Lions aim to copy Cape Town win
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions remain the only South African team to have ever beaten the DHL Stormers at DHL Stadium in Cape Town, and they must repeat this piece of history to create more history in booking their first...
A look at the final URC round
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe final round of the United Rugby Championship is upon us, and the race for top 8 has officially gone down to the wire. Who will make it to the play-offs? Who will enjoy homeground advantage? Here is...
BKT URC Fixtures for 2024/25 Now Available
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEARLIEST-EVER RELEASE OF BKT URC FIXTURES The full BKT United Rugby Championship schedule for the 2024/25 campaign are now available thanks to the first-ever in-season launch...
Last roll of the dice as Vodacom URC pool stages come to a close
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls, DHL Stormers and Emirates Lions will have everything to play for in the final pool round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Saturday – when the SA Shield winner will also...
Skinstad says Sharks’ historic cup success proves South African sides deserve to be on board
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springboks skipper Bob Skinstad says the “magnificent” Challenge Cup triumph by the Hollywoodbets Sharks has fully vindicated the involvement of South African sides in northern hemisphere...
Reinvigorated Hollywoodbets Sharks hold the cards in SA 'Survivor' duel
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIf the 2023/24 BKT United Rugby Championship season is a game of Survivor, then the Hollywoodbets Sharks, South Africa's lowest-placed team this season, suddenly are at the well and they have...
New Zealand and South Africa agree to quadrennial rugby tour
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTraditional tours between the Springboks and All Blacks will return in 2026, with SA Rugby and NZ Rugby reportedly agreeing terms. The two unions have been in discussions about reviving the tours since...
Glasgow Warriors Home quarter-final date and time confirmed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors will play their BKT United Rugby Championship quarter-final at Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday 8 June. The match will kick-off at 7.35pm. From Friday (24 May) Season Ticket...
Ruan Venter Disciplinary Decision
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Disciplinary process related to Ruan Venter Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 17 game against Glasgow Warriors on Saturday May 18 has resulted in a four game suspension. After...
Libbok commits to the Stormers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Cup winner Manie Libbok has signed a three-year contract extension with the DHL Stormers. The talented playmaker has made a big impression in the number 10 jersey over the last three years and will...
