PRO14 expansion could see the Cheetahs and Kings axed - report
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe latest developments in the PRO14 could see the competition further expanded into South Africa with the four Super Rugby franchises entering the competition but it would at the expense of...
SA Rugby take majority ownership in Kings
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby has purchased a 74% shareholding in the country’s Southern Kings franchise. The purchase means that SA Rugby is now responsible for the overall management of the Kings as they stare into...
SA Rugby is set to assume control of embattled Southern Kings - report
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby is set to take administrative control of the Southern Kings franchise according to a report by Sport24. Three Eastern Cape sources have informed the publication of the developments...
PRO14 Targeting August Return
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe PRO14 has today confirmed a return to play date as well as a reduced format to finish the 2019/20 season following a five-month Covid-19 pandemic hiatus. The PRO14 Board selected August...
Ins and outs: A full list of the 2020/2021 Transfers
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis is a list of player transfers involving all of the top flight leagues before or during the 2020-21 season. Premiership BATH Players in: Ben Spencer (Saracens), Will...
SA Rugby hopes to start domestic competition amid coronavirus pandemic
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African Rugby is hoping to have the country's professional players back on the field by 5 June after reports that they may run a domestic competition featuring its six Super Rugby and PRO14...
Scarlets lock slapped with a heavier ban than French prop for punching
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets lock Sam Lousi been slapped with a five-week suspension for his punch on Fineen Wycherley in the Scarlets' loss to Munster on February 29, 2020. His suspension cames a day after...
Dates And Kick-Off Times Confirmed For GUINNESS PRO14’s Final Round
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe dates and kick-off times for what is set to be a mouth-watering final round of GUINNESS PRO14 action have been confirmed as a full slate of derbies will decide final series placings and European qualification....
Friend Praises ‘Gutsy Performance’ As 14-Man Connacht Prevail In Port Elizabeth
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsConnacht shook off the determined challenge of the Isuzu Southern Kings in the second half, registering a hard-earned bonus point after struggling initially in the aftermath of Peter Robb’s 16th-minute...
Home games to determine Cheetahs’ PRO14 playoff fate
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile the Southern Kings will be playing for pride in their eight remaining PRO14 pool matches, the heat will be on for the Cheetahs, whose playoff fate will be decided by a series of home matches...
