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Premier Sports Expands Coverage of the BKT United Rugby Championship Across UK and Ireland Until 2029

3 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Premier Sports’ game-changing support of the BKT United Rugby Championship will continue until 2029 after the broadcaster extended their rights across the UK and Ireland.   The rise of the...

Nelson Mandela Bay to host Rugby Championship U20

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

International rugby will return to the Eastern Cape next month when the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha plays host to this year's edition of the Rugby Championship Under-20, SANZAAR confirmed on...

Cardiff put recent events behind them as they head into massive Judgement Day clash

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Everyone at Cardiff Rugby will be looking forward to putting recent events behind them as they head into a “massive” Judgement Day showdown.   The club went into administration last...

No medical evidence to outlaw 7-1 split

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby insists there is no medical evidence that 7-1 bench splits will lead to more injuries and the governing body has no plans to outlaw the tactic as a result. France deployed a bench of seven...

Scotland confirm 2025 summer tour

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland’s summer tour plans for 2025 have been confirmed where they will take on the Māori All Blacks, followed by Fiji and Samoa. The tour kicks off with a match against the...

Conor Murray Joins Munster 200 Club

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

In Saturday’s United Rugby Championship Round 14 clash with Connacht at MacHale Park, Castlebar, Conor Murray made his 200th appearance for the province. From Patrickswell, Co. Limerick, Murray...

Brace for the tightest URC run in

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

With just six rounds left to play, the Race to the Eight in the BKT United Rugby Championship is poised to deliver the most unpredictable battle for the Play-Offs in league history.   The BKT...

Sale Sharks sign Lions skipper Louw

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sale Sharks have bolstered their backline for the 2025/26 season with the signing of South African centre Marius Louw from URC side the Emirates Lions.  The powerful 29-year-old, who regularly captains...

Frost commits to the Wallabies and Brumbies

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia and the ACT Brumbies are delighted to announce Nick Frost has re-committed to Australian Rugby. The 25-year-old’s new contract will see him remain in the nation’s capital until...

Georgia to kick SA tour off in Bloemfontein

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

International rugby will return to Bloemfontein when Georgia’s national team take on the Toyota Cheetahs on 12 July, a week before their Test against the Springboks in Nelspruit.   The Georgians,...