Battle of the Blues ignites BKT URC rivalry
16 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyThe DHL Stormers have rallied their World Cup-winning Springboks to stand tall and get the home team’s drive for a BKT United Rugby Championship play-off back on track against Leinster in Cape Town. The...
Ireland star Gordon D’Arcy on Leinster’s double trouble
16 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland star Gordon D’Arcy says it is taking an “enormous effort” for Leinster Rugby to be competing for silverware on two fronts. The Dublin-based outfit are the only...
Morgan Jones comes into Scarlets side for Sharks clash
17 hours agoScarlets take on the Hollywoodbets Sharks at Parc y Scarlets on Friday night (19:35; BBC Wales), showing one change to the team beaten by Edinburgh last weekend. Scotland international second row Alex...
Ospreys ready to fire as Booth puts Bulls in the crosshairs
21 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyWales's Ospreys earned respect in the Republic by beating the DHL Stormers in Cape Town. South Africans are passionate about their teams, but they are equally accommodating and generous in their...
Pressure mounts on SA sides in the URC
21 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African franchises will be under immense pressure to bounce back strongly from disappointing results in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship last week – apart from the Emirates Lions –...
Fraser Brown calls quits on career
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyFraser Brown will retire from international and club rugby at the end of this season. Aged 34, the hooker has opted to call time on his career where he earned 61 caps for Scotland and...
Boks’ Castle Lager Outgoing Tour fixtures confirmed
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will line up against Rugby World Cup opponents, Scotland and England, before taking on Wales in the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour in November, with the last Tests confirmed on Monday. The...
Munster Secure Brilliant Bonus-Point Win Against Bulls
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster came from behind to carve out a bonus point win at Loftus Versfeld in this BKT United Rugby Championship encounter. Munster led 17-10 at the end of an entertaining opening half where the lead...
United Rugby Championship Round 14 Preview
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby v Cardiff Rugby, Friday 7.35pm Cardiff boss Matt Sherratt has faced a welcome selection dilemma ahead of his team’s trip to Belfast. He’s had more numbers to choose from than...
Match Preview: Edinburgh Rugby Vs Scarlets
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland duo Ali Price and Luke Crosbie both start for Edinburgh Rugby while Taine Plumtree returns from injury while Wales half-backs Sam Costelow and Gareth Davies back in Scarlets starting XV. Edinburgh...
