Pressure mounts on SA sides in the URC
1 hour ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African franchises will be under immense pressure to bounce back strongly from disappointing results in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship last week – apart from the Emirates Lions –...
Autumn Nations Series 2024: fixtures and how to watch
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyFixtures for the 2024 Autumn Nations Series rugby have been announced, with each game shown live in the UK and Ireland on TNT Sports and discovery+. This year will see he best of northern hemisphere rugby...
Boks’ Castle Lager Outgoing Tour fixtures confirmed
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will line up against Rugby World Cup opponents, Scotland and England, before taking on Wales in the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour in November, with the last Tests confirmed on Monday. The...
Oli Spencer renews terms with Newcastle Falcons
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of Newcastle Falcons’ brightest young talents, Oli Spencer, has committed to the club by signing a new two-year deal. The versatile 20-year-old plays predominantly at centre or full-back...
United Rugby Championship Round 14 Preview
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby v Cardiff Rugby, Friday 7.35pm Cardiff boss Matt Sherratt has faced a welcome selection dilemma ahead of his team’s trip to Belfast. He’s had more numbers to choose from than...
Meet Richie Murphy - the new man at the helm of Ulster
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyFor new Ulster Rugby boss Richie Murphy, coaching is very much a vocation. It can mean long hours and plenty of pressure, but he wouldn’t rather be making a living any other way. Murphy has been...
Charlie Ngatai Back from Injury for Leinster
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on the Emirates Lions tomorrow in the BKT United Rugby Championship at Emirates Airlines Park has been named by head coach, Leo Cullen...
URC Announces ‘Shields For Good’
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe four regional Shield trophies on offer in the BKT United Rugby Championship will carry greater reward this season with the league adding prizes for charities and foundations. The BKT URC will share...
Awesome Barrett boost for the BKT URC with world star set to light up league
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyJordie Barrett’s move to Leinster Rugby has been hailed as “awesome” and “brilliant” news for the BKT URC. The 57-cap All Blacks star will spend the second half of...
Bank of Ireland and Leinster Rugby Announce Five-Year Contract Extension
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyBank of Ireland today announced a five-year extension of its sponsorship of Leinster Rugby, including title sponsorship of both the men’s and women’s senior teams, to run until 2028.The Bank...
