Full URC Review from the opening round
4 hours ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africans and Scots Sweep The Board The opening round of the new BKT URC season saw a clean-sweep for South Africa and Scotland, while it was a rare winless weekend for Ireland. It’s...
Full house for SA teams as URC kicks off with a bang
4 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyThe four South African franchises got their Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaigns off to winning start, with the Vodacom Bulls, Hollywoodbets Sharks and DHL Stormers recording bonus–point wins,...
Two players set for debut as Cullen names team to face Lions in season opener
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on the 10bet Lions in our BKT United Rugby Championship season opener at Ellis Park this Saturday (KO: 12.30pm Irish time / 1.30pm...
Ulster team named ahead of Edinburgh URC Opener
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby Head Coach, Richie Murphy, has named his first Ulster matchday squad of the new season, kicking the URC campaign off against Edinburgh at home tomorrow night. (KO: 7.45pm) Michael Lowry captains...
JWC Player of the Tournament Pead signs long-term deal, comes home to DHL Stormers
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyHaashim Pead is coming home. The Player of the Tournament at the 2025 World Rugby Junior World Championship has signed a four-year deal with the DHL Stormers and already started training with the non-travelling...
Disciplinary update: WXV Global Series 2026
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby can confirm the disciplinary decision in respect of Danelle Lochner (South Africa) following a red card issued in the WXV Global Series match on Friday 18 September 2026. Danelle Lochner (South...
Wiese strikes 50 as Esterhuizen leads Boks in Perth
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look team for their one-off Test against Australia in Perth on Saturday, which will mark significant occasions for No 8 Jasper Wiese as he earns his 50th Test...
Connacht squad update
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht Rugby management team have released the first squad update of the season, ahead of Friday’s meeting with DHL Stormers at Dexcom Stadium Will Connors (foot) and Hugh Gavin (leg) both...
Double hooker blow for Connacht ahead of Stormers opener
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbySQUAD UPDATE: Connacht released their first squad update of the season, ahead of Friday’s meeting with DHL Stormers at Dexcom Stadium. Flanker Will Connors (foot) and centre Hugh Gavin (leg)...
Sean Jansen signs new two year contract
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby is delighted to announce that reigning Player of the Year Sean Jansen has signed a fresh two-year contract extension, committing his future to the club. Jansen’s contract was due...
