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Malherbe reaches Stormers 150

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tighthead prop Frans Malherbe will earn his 150th cap for the DHL Stormers in the Vodacom URC Origin Round clash with the Emirates Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday. He will become just the second player...

Alex is a Mann with a real appetite for success

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A lex Mann is a player with an appetite for success in every sense of the phrase.   The Welsh international has been working hard at adding some bulk over the last nine months, particularly when...

Sharks name team to face the Bulls

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks will travel to Loftus Versfeld for Saturday’s second round Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with the Vodacom Bulls.The return leg of this fixtures presents a big challenge for the...

SA derbies take centre stage in URC yet again

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two gripping South African derbies will take centre stage in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday as the competition reaches round 11, which also marks the first of two Origins Rounds where the players...

Meet Daniel Kasende – A player with a real tale to tell

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Daniel Kasende is a man who has a back story with a difference and a real awareness of the people who have played a key part in his rugby journey.   The Ospreys winger was born in Kinshasa, the...

Ireland Squad Update

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland squad returned to Dublin on Monday afternoon and the Match Day 23 from Sunday’s bonus point win over Scotland will enjoy a short break before returning for a mini camp from Wednesday...

Seán O’Brien Signs New Contract

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to announce a two-year contract extension for Seán O’Brien. The 26-year-old, who can play in the centre and on the wing, has been an excellent addition...

Niall Scannell extends his stay with Munster

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to announce a one-year contract extension for Niall Scannell. The 20-cap Ireland international hooker is on track to reach 200 appearances for Munster having scored...

Junior Bok squad named for Georgian tour

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A squad of 30 players will depart to Georgia on Sunday as the Junior Springboks kick off their 2025 season with a short tour, which features three matches and forms an integral part of the national Under-20...

Bulls edge Stormers in URC nail-biter

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Bulls consolidated their third place on the United Rugby Championship standings as they held out a determined Stormers outfit in a dramatic encounter for a nail-biting 33-32 win in their postponed...