Springboks Star Says South African Teams Will Take European Rugby to a New Level
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringboks star Handre Pollard believes the South African teams will take the Champions Cup to “a completely different level”, just as they have done with the United Rugby Championship. Pollard’s...
‘Buzz’ around Sharks Champions Cup debut
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySharks wing Yaw Penxe believes there is a “buzz” in Durban ahead of the South African club’s first venture into the Heineken Champions Cup when they host Harlequins on Saturday. He...
Three players added to Blitzbok squad for Cape Town
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Sevens coach Sandile Ngcobo has added three players to his squad that assembled in Cape Town on Monday as they prepare for their home leg in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Christie...
Stephan Lewies ready to face former club
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins lock Stephan Lewies is relishing the opportunity to take on his former club when his side travel to Cell C Sharks in the opening round of Heineken Champions Cup Pool A action on Saturday. The...
London Irish look to strike early on Champions Cup return
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish lock Rob Simmons believes the key to his club making a success of their return to the Heineken Champions Cup is to “get some points on the board” as they prepare to host Montpellier...
Stormers breaking new ground in France - 26-man squad announced for ASM Clermont Auvergne clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA 26-man DHL Stormers squad leaves for France on Monday ahead of their Heineken Champions Cup debut against ASM Clermont Auvergne on Saturday. Springboks Steven Kitshoff and Damian Willemse...
United Rugby Championship R9 Weekend Wrap
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLEINSTER WIN TOP-OF-TABLE CLASH DESPITE RED CARD Leinster made it nine wins out of nine in the BKT United Rugby Championship with a 38-29 victory in their top-of-the-table clash with Ulster despite being...
Four from four for SA teams over Welsh opposition
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a perfect round for the four South African teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship as the competition reached the halfway stage, with the local teams proving too strong for their Welsh visitors...
Bulls Release - Statement on Sbu Nkosi
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCLUB STATEMENT ON SBU NKOSI The Blue Bulls Company can confirm that Vodacom Bulls contracted player, Sbu Nkosi has been absent without leave for the past three weeks. Nkosi’s last known contact...
Australia women and South Africa men reign supreme in Dubai
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia began their HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title defence on a winning note as they claimed an unprecedented hat-trick of Emirates Dubai 7s titles with a 26-19 victory against their closest rivals...
