Rescheduled URC derbies confirmed
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe new dates for the two opening round Vodacom United Rugby Championship derbies involving the four South African teams, which were moved to avoid a clash with the Carling Currie Cup Final in September,...
Wellington Fullback Tjay Clarke Signs with the Hurricanes
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyFlying high after bringing home the NPC title, Wellington fullback Tjay Clarke has signed with the Hurricanes for 2025. Born and raised in the Chatham Islands, with a population of some hundreds,...
Wellington Lions Thank Head Coach Alando Soakai
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAs we close the door on an incredibly successful 2024 season, Wellington Rugby Football Union want to acknowledge the remarkable legacy Wellington Lions Head Coach Alando Soakai leaves behind as he departs...
Bledisloe returns to Perth as home 2025 Rugby Championship Tests confirmed
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies will take on New Zealand in Perth with the Bledisloe Cup to return to Optus Stadium in 2025. The fixture, which will be part of the 2025 Rugby Championship, will be held on October 4, and...
URC Round 6 Review
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWhat a weekend in Wales! Welsh rugby enjoyed its most successful weekend in the league for more than three years amid a hat-trick of victories for the Scarlets, Ospreys and Cardiff Rugby. It’s...
Ten changes to Leinster team to face Lions
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Emirates Lions in Round 6 of the BKT United Rugby Championship tomorrow at Aviva Stadium (KO: 5.15pm, live on RTÉ2 and Premier...
Richie Gray will take to the field for the final time in a Glasgow Warriors jersey this weekend
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyRichie Gray will take to the field for the final time in a Glasgow Warriors jersey this weekend, after the Scotland and British and Irish Lions second-rower was selected in the starting XV to take...
Wolhuter included for URC top of the table clash
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyFlyhalf Kade Wolhuter has been included in Ivan van Rooyen’s starting XV as the Emirates Lions travel to the Aviva stadium to face Leinster in Round 6 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. Not...
SA sides gear up for important URC round before break
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother gripping round of United Rugby Championship action awaits this weekend as the Lions face their toughest test yet against the only other unbeaten team in the competition, Leinster, on Saturday,...
Wellington Lions name side for home final against Bay of Plenty
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wellington Lions head into the NPC grand finale against Bay of Plenty this Saturday. The boys have secured themselves a home final at Sky Stadium, after finishing top of the table, and it’s...
