Steffan Thomas signs new Scarlets contract
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyProp Steffan Thomas has signed a new contract committing his future to the Scarlets. The loose-head, who celebrates his 25th birthday today (Friday), has enjoyed a breakthrough season with the...
Friend rings the changes for Connacht's clash in Johannesburg
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht boss Andy Friend has rung the changes for his side’s encounter with the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday. Connacht have had a tough fortnight, losing out to fellow Irish...
Springboks to prepare for the next World Cup in Toulon
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks have selected Toulon as their base for the pool stages of the Rugby World Cup in 2023 in France, with the team set to be based in Paris for their third pool match against Ireland in at the...
Fassi returns as Sharks name a strong lineup to Leinster
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks will look to returning Springbok, fullback Aphelele Fassi, to bring his special form of magic on Saturday when the team hosts Leinster at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in a massive Vodacom United...
Home ground key for SA sides in Vodacom URC
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe pressure will rise significantly for the four South African teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this weekend as they face opponents from the Northern Hemisphere in their penultimate round...
Bulls ready to bag points and make a point against Benetton
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls head into this weekend’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with Benetton with a clear message that they are a vastly different team to the one that was beaten by the Italians...
New United Rugby Championship trophy revealed
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe United Rugby Championship has digitally revealed the trophy that will be presented to the league champions at the first URC Grand Final on June 18. The incredibly unique piece of silverware...
Philip van der Walt returns for Newcastle's clash with London Irish
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPhilip van der Walt is among the players returning for Newcastle Falcons on Friday night when they host London Irish in Gallagher Premiership action. The South African, who this week signed a...
World Rugby announces international match official appointments
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed the match official appointments for the men’s 15s internationals to be played in June and July. A total of 22 match officials representing nine nations...
Philip van der Walt extends Newcastle Falcons contract
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBack-five forward Philip van der Walt has joined the list of players committing to Newcastle Falcons, signing a three-year extension with the Kingston Park club. The 31-year-old has made 32 appearances...
