Zambonin locks into new Chiefs contract early
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs and Italian international lock Andrea Zambonin has put pen to paper on an early contract until the end of the 2027/28 season. In the direct aftermath of starting the Gallagher PREM final...
The Italian XV for the challenge against Japan in their debut Nations Championship match
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyGonzalo Quesada, Head Coach of the Italian Men's National Team, has announced the team that will face Japan on Saturday 4 July at 5:40 pm local time (10:40 am Italian time) at the Chichibunomiya Stadium...
Pools Confirmed | Champions & Challenge Cup Draw Complete
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe stage is set for another blockbuster Investec Champions Cup campaign, with the draw producing four mouth-watering pools packed with champions, historic rivals and European heavyweights. Tier...
The pool draws for the 2026/27 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup tournaments will be staged at the Premier Sports studios in Dublin on Wednesday 1 July.
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyInvestec Champions Cup pool draw The 24 Investec Champions Cup clubs which have qualified on merit from the TOP 14, Gallagher PREMand United Rugby Championship (URC) will once...
URC Awards
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyChris Smith, Ben Carter, Quan Horn, Evan Roos and Jack Walsh have added their names to the United Rugby Championship Awards roll of honour by collecting the Gilbert Golden Boot, IPVanish Tackle...
The 2026/27 URC Fixtures Revealed
1 month 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...
United Rugby Championship Round 18 Wrap-up
1 month 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...
Bulls secure home quarter final after emphatic win over Benetton
1 month 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,...
Jacob Umaga handed 6 week ban
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Disciplinary process related to Jacob Umaga's Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 17 game against Hollywoodbets sharks on Saturday, May 9 has resulted in a four-game suspension. After...
Round 17 URC Wrap-Up: Race to the Eight goes down to the final weekend
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe BKT United Rugby Championship Play-Off race is going down to the final weekend of the regular season with five teams fighting it out for four spots. Leinster Rugby and the Vodacom Bulls...
