URC Round 17 Preview
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby v Munster Rugby. Friday 7.35pm The first of two sell-outs in the BKT URC this weekend, with a capacity crowd of 7,774 set to watch this meeting between two in-form teams at Hive...
Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Semi-fianls preview
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbySaitama Panasonic Wild Knights (1) v Yokohama Canon Eagles (4)Saturday May 18 at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo, 2.05pm (JT) Just how long can this continue?It’s now over a decade since...
James Chisholm Signs New Contract
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced back-row James Chisholm has signed a new contract with Harlequins ahead of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership season. The Academy graduate, who has 149 appearances and 19 tries, has...
Jack O’Donoghue Set For 200th Munster Appearance
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFriday’s United Rugby Championship Round 17 clash with Edinburgh at Hive Stadium will see Jack O’Donoghue make his 200th appearance for the province. In doing so, the Waterford man will become...
Bristling Benetton eye SA sweep at Fortress Loftus
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton Rugby have emerged as a BKT United Rugby Championship powerhouse and the Italians are poised to achieve an unprecedented clean sweep of the South African teams. A narrative that would have seemed...
Composure the name of the game for businessman Umaga
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJacob Umaga showed plenty of composure with his match-winning heroics for Benetton Rugby in Durban last weekend - which is rather appropriate given his business interests outside the game. Along with...
Healy’s love of the game still driving him on
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt says much about the longevity of Cian Healy’s career that his Leinster Rugby debut came against a team that no longer exists. That was way back in May 2007 when he came on as a replacement...
Billy Vunipola to leave Saracens
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbySARACENS CAN TODAY CONFIRM THAT BILLY VUNIPOLA WILL LEAVE THE CLUB AT THE END OF THE SEASON. The number eight has been one of the greatest players in the history of the club and will depart for a new...
Ireland U-20 Coaching Team Confirmed For World Rugby U-20 Championship
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU is today pleased to confirm the Ireland Under-20 Men’s coaching team for this summer’s World Rugby Under-20 Championship in South Africa. Following Richie Murphy’s permanent...
Hanro Liebenberg leads the Tigers against Sale
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s a double dose of Leicester Tigers away action this weekend with both teams on the road in their respective leagues. First up, on Friday night, the men’s side face Sale Sharks...
