Players to Watch in the Challenge Cup Final
19 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyIt's Final Week. Ulster take on Top 14 side Montpellier Hérault Rugby for European Glory this Friday night at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao. Here are some players to watch this Friday...
The 2026/27 URC Fixtures Revealed
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe full BKT United Rugby Championship fixture list for the 2026/27 season has been officially released, setting a new benchmark for the earliest-ever publication of league fixtures in competition history. With...
No citing following spitting claims
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe URC investigated the claims of spitting during the Munster v Lions game over the weekend. Diarmuid Barron claimed that Sibabalwe Mahashe spat at him after the tackle with Mahashe categorically...
United Rugby Championship Round 18 Wrap-up
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyIt took until the final game of the final weekend of the regular season, but we do now know the eight teams in the BKT United Rugby Championship Play-Offs and who will play who in the quarter-finals. In...
Munster hold off strong challenge by Lions
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyA strong defensive performance by Munster, who overcame a short spell with 13 players on the park, saw them hold off a determined Fidelity Securedrive Lions outfit at Thomond Park for an important 24-17...
URC Quarter-Final Line-up Confirmed After Dramatic Final Round
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe United Rugby Championship Quarter-Finals are now confirmed with eight teams from across Ireland, South Africa, Scotland and Wales reaching the Play-Offs which take place on May 29 and 30. The...
Munster knock Ulster out of the URC race
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster hold out against the Lions at Thomond Park and move up to 5th on the log knocking Ulster out of the running for the URC knock out places. Thomond Park saw the hosts hold on despite playimng with...
Scarlets confirm rugby departures at the end of the 2025-26 season
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets can confirm the following members of its rugby squad will be leaving the club at the end of the 2025-26 season. Second row Jake Ball has announced he is retiring from rugby following...
Sharks give Kolisi perfect send-off
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks gave Siya Kolisi the perfect send off as they ended their United Rugby Championship campaign on a high with a 54-19 home win over Zebre Parma in the final round. The Sharks dominated much...
Bulls secure home quarter final after emphatic win over Benetton
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls produced another dominant performance at Loftus Versfeld on today, beating Benetton 45–19 to finish the URC regular season strongly. The Bulls were in control for most of the match,...
