Lions leader Horn setting his sights on the Springboks
1 year 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,...
Bulls change four for Osprey's visit
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls have made three changes to the starting xv personnel with an additional fourth in the impact squad to make it four changes in a slightly rotated forward pack for round four of the 2024/25...
Clean sweep for SA sides in rewarding URC weekend
1 year 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...
Match Preview: Bulls v Ulster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyVodacom Bulls v Ulster Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria – KO 15.00 IRE & UK / 16.00 ITA & SA Referee: Ben Whitehouse (WRU, 101st league game) AR 1: JD Jadezweni (SARU) AR...
Nortje to lead the Bulls vs Edinburgh
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRuan Nortje leads the Bulls nonet of returning Springboks who slot into the matchday 23 for the third round of the 2024/25 United Rugby Championship clash with Irish side, Ulster Rugby. The occasion will...
Currie Cup Bulletin #22
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions will host the Sharks XV in the 2024 Currie Cup Premier Division Final in Johannesburg next weekend after the two teams won their drama-filled semi-finals in Gauteng on Saturday. Hosts...
Kurt-Lee Arendse and Cameron Hanekom win big in Bulls awards
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKurt-Lee Arendse, Cameron Hanekom, Neels Volschenk and Jakkie Cilliers headline an elegant evening of champions at the 2024 BBCo Annual Awards evening on the hills of Silverlakes. An evening graced by...
Erasmus names squad for upcoming test series
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong squad of 39 players and an additional 14 players on a standby list for the Castle Lager Incoming Series which kicks off with a challenging two Tests against...
Rowntree named URC Coach of the season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby’s Graham Rowntree has been voted BKT Coach of the Season following another excellent campaign with the Irish province. Having led Munster to BKT URC glory last season, Rowntree and...
Sanele Nohamba wins URC POTY
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLions playmaker Sanele Nohamba has been named Vodacom URC Player of the Season 2024 following a fantastic campaign with the Johannesburg-based franchise. The award was open to any...
