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Important URC points at stake in postponed fixtures

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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 Rugby

Stormers 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 Rugby

A 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 Rugby

There 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 Rugby

Bulls 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 Rugby

The 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...

Spotlight on local derbies as URC returns with a bang

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The stakes will be sky-high for all four South African teams this weekend as a full round of Vodacom United Rugby Championship action returns and sides turn their attention on the race to the playoffs,...

Aphelele Fassi reportedly set to join Stormers from Sharks

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok utility back Aphelele Fassi is reportedly set to join the Stormers from the Sharks.     According to Sunday newspaper Rapport, Western Province Rugby is making good progress trying...

Nick David a leading threat among Champions Cup attackers

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the Champions Cup pool stage now over, we take a look at the notable individual attacking statistics from the first four rounds of fixtures this season and Harlequins back Nick David stands out, topping...

Neethling Fouche signs three-year Stormers extension

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tighthead prop Neethling Fouche has signed a contract extension with the Stormers keeping him in Cape Town for another three years.   The 30-year-old has developed into a fearsome front-rower over...