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From Bank Teller to the top of the Rugby Mountain: The Origins of Bundee Aki

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Normally, you'd be hard-pressed to find similarities between a bank teller working on the other side of the world and a World Rugby Player of the Year nominee.  But Bundee Aki doesn't do normal. The...

The BKT United Rugby Championship returns

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A jam-packed weekend of BKT United Rugby Championship action returns following Investec Champions Cup, EPCR Challenge Cup and the international break with the start of the Guinness Six Nations.   Friday...

URC Round 10 Match Officials

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 10 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below.   FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16  Scarlets...

Meet Liam Belcher: The Unsung Hero Lighting It Up On and Off The Pitch

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Liam Belcher is a man who lights things up wherever he goes.   On the pitch, he’s been an illuminating presence for Cardiff Rugby this season, shining brightly with his endeavours at hooker...

Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face Italy At Aviva Stadium

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad to face Italy in Round 2 of the Guinness Men’s Six Nations at Aviva Stadium on Sunday afternoon (Kick-off 3pm). Ireland opened their...

Murphy Names Ireland U20s Team For Italy Clash In Cork

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Richie Murphy has named his Match Day Squad, sponsored by PwC, for Friday night’s U20 Six Nations clash against Italy at Virgin Media Park (Kick-off 7.15pm). Ireland opened their 2024...

Erasmus signed to 2027 as Bok coaching team confirmed

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rassie Erasmus – the mastermind behind the Springboks’ back-to-back Rugby World Cup titles of 2019 and 2023 – has returned to the role of head coach for the next four years, following...

Murphy Names Ireland U20s Team For Six Nations Opener In France

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Richie Murphy has named his Ireland U20s Match Day Squad, sponsored by PwC, for the opening match of the U20 Six Nations against France in Aix-en-Provence on Saturday night (Kick-off 9.10pm...

Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face France In Marseille

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad for Friday night’s Guinness Men’s Six Nations opener against France in Marseille (Kick-off 9pm local time/8pm...

Munster Injury Update ahead Of Crusaders Clash

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Munster squad started preparations on Monday ahead of our first-ever game against Crusaders at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday (5pm). Pinergy are the presenting partner for the game with...