Return of Ulster captain Iain Henderson hailed as huge boost ahead of top-of-the-table clash with Leinster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster captain Henderson made his first appearance of the season last weekend as a replacement in a 36-15 victory over Zebre, having recovered from the knee injury he picked up during training on Ireland’s...
Another round of “SA v Wales” in the Vodacom URC
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe weekend’s exciting Vodacom United Rugby Championship ninth round action once more will see all four South African sides hosting Welsh opposition, starting with Friday evening’s clash in...
Home ground advantage counts in Round 8 of the URC
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a weekend of success for the home sides in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, with three of the four South African sides victorious, until Cardiff upset the apple cart in Durban in the last...
R8 Wrap of United Rugby Championship
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCARDIFF STUN THE SHARKS IN HISTORIC DURBAN VICTORY Cardiff became the first Welsh team to win a United Rugby Championship match in South Africa as they recorded a stunning 35-0 bonus point victory...
Ulster men back in action against Zebre Parma
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a break in play for the Autumn Nations Series, Ulster are back and ready to kick-start the upcoming ten-game block in the right way under the Friday night lights. With a bumper crowd...
Jacques du Toit Back Facing South African Opposition Sooner Than He Thought
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen Jacques du Toit left the Cheetahs to join Bath last year, little could he have known he would be back facing South African opposition so soon. But that’s the way it’s worked out following...
Scotland stalwart Richie Gray slapped with ban
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland stalwart Richie Gray has been handed a 3-week ban following Scotland’s defeat to the All Blacks in Edinburgh last weekend. A statement from the hearing read: “Scotland lock...
Italy name side to tackle the Wallabies
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKieran Crowley, Head Coach of the Italian Men's Rugby Team, has made official the formation that will face Australia on Saturday 12 November at 2 pm at the Franchi Stadium in Florence, the second...