Stormers want to keep ruthless instinct against Sharks in URC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDespite the Sharks' recent struggles, coach Rito Hlungwani believes that they are a good side that could come right at any moment. The Stormers want to continue their ruthless form against South...
Pressure rises for South African sides in URC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe pressure on the South African United Rugby Championship franchises will strike a new level this weekend as the competition hits the fourth-last pool round and the race for playoff spots moves up a...
Mixed fortunes in rescheduled URC clashes
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Emirates Lions and Cell C Sharks enjoyed some mixed fortunes in their rescheduled sixth round Vodacom United Rugby Championship fixtures on Saturday, with the Johannesburg side ending a five-match...
Hungry Lion Emmanuel Tshituka wants to feast on Glasgow
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEmmanuel Tshituka has stepped out of the shadow of older brother Vincent and into the vanguard of an Lions pack on the hunt for redemption when they host Franco Smith’s high-flying Glasgow Warriors...
Important URC points at stake in postponed fixtures
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks and Lions will be determined to capitalise on their home ground advantage on Saturday when they take the field in their postponed round six United Rugby Championship fixtures against Ulster...
John Dobson at the Stormers helm for four more years
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers Head Coach John Dobson has signed a contract extension which will keep him at the helm until at least 2027. Having first joined the Western Province Rugby structures in 2010, Dobson has...
Super Steyn’s still giving it horns
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA spectacular 50:22 kick in front of 41 thousand plus at Loftus Versfeld was a reminder of the magic that Morné Steyn has produced so many times before, and when called upon continues to produce...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 4: Most Super Rugby wins by country
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are four days until the 2023 Super Rugby season begins. The tournament will follow a similar schedule to the 2022 season, with 91 matches played in a round-robin, followed by finals in a...
Team Announcement: Bulls vs Stormers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBulls have announced a strong matchday 23 that will do battle against the DHL Stormers in round 14 of the 2022/23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship, in Pretoria. The herd sees minimal changes in...
Team Announcement: Lions Vs Sharks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions return to Emirates Airline Park this Saturday for their Round 14 United Rugby Championship encounter against the Sharks. Back home from a challenging four-week European tour, the team from Doornfontein...
