England v South Africa - Three key contests
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIn Saturday’s second semi-final at Stade de France, England and South Africa both feature at this stage for a sixth time, the Red Rose having won four of their five previous semi-finals and the...
Munster v Hollywoodbets Sharks preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJack O’Donoghue captains Munster from the back row as they begin the defence of their BKT URC title by taking on the Hollywoodbets Sharks in Limerick. Their forwards coach Andy Kyriacou commented:...
URC Round 1 Match Officials
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe appointments for the United Rugby Championship fixtures in Round 1 have been confirmed and are available alongside the TV listings below. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 Zebre Parma v Ulster Stadio Lanfranchi,...
Bok Titans to spearhead Ireland's redemption
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAs Ireland grieves a disappointing 2023 Rugby World Cup exit, Steven Kitshoff is the embodiment of hope and revival for an Ulster team determined to bounce back in the 2023-24 BKT United Rugby Championship. Like...
Marcus Smith on modified training as England prepare for South Africa showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySmith ended the last eight victory over Fiji with a fat upper lip and a bandage on his head. 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶-𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 🙌#ENGvRSA | #RWC2023 pic.twitter.com/YJfkyTODTf —...
Smith ended the last eight victory over Fiji with a fat upper lip and a bandage on his head.
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySmith ended the last eight victory over Fiji with a fat upper lip and a bandage on his head. Marcus Smith was among a number of players placed on modified training as preparations began for Saturday’s...
Keith Earls Confirms His Retirement From Rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyKeith Earls has today confirmed his retirement from rugby with immediate effect, bringing the curtain down on a stellar and inspirational career with Munster and Ireland. The 36-year-old calls time...
Peter O’Mahony proud despite Ireland’s World Cup disappointment
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyO’Mahoney is one of several players who could retire after the quarter-final exit to New Zealand. Peter O’Mahony believes Ireland’s beaten World Cup squad have “left Irish rugby...
Josh Adams believes Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake are ‘massive figureheads’ for Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales co-captains Morgan and Lake made their presence felt at the World Cup. Wales wing Josh Adams believes that World Cup co-captains Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake will be “massive figureheads”...
Quarter-Final Preview: Ireland v New Zealand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second quarter-final – and it’s arguably the big one as the number one side in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini goes head to head with the three-time...
