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Leinster State of Play URC: Champions Cup qualification
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith two full rounds of the United Rugby Championship remaining, the race for Champions Cup qualification next season is heating up. The South African teams will participate in the Champions Cup next...
SA Coastal sides launch into URC top four
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe DHL Stormers marched into an impressive second place and the Cell C Sharks into fourth on the Vodacom United Rugby Championship log, while the Vodacom Bulls remained in eighth position in a rewarding...
Friend rings the changes for Connacht's clash in Johannesburg
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht boss Andy Friend has rung the changes for his side’s encounter with the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday. Connacht have had a tough fortnight, losing out to fellow Irish...
Robbie Henshaw extends with Leinster until July 2025
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed that Robbie Henshaw has extended his contract to July 2025. Henshaw won various player of the year awards in 2021 for his stellar performances...
Fassi returns as Sharks name a strong lineup to Leinster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks will look to returning Springbok, fullback Aphelele Fassi, to bring his special form of magic on Saturday when the team hosts Leinster at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in a massive Vodacom United...
Home ground key for SA sides in Vodacom URC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe pressure will rise significantly for the four South African teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this weekend as they face opponents from the Northern Hemisphere in their penultimate round...
URC Grand Final Will Be Hosted By Highest-Ranked Team
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2022 United Rugby Championship Grand Final shall take place at the home venue of the highest-ranked team where the first-ever URC champions will be crowned. This announcement will heighten...
New United Rugby Championship trophy revealed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe United Rugby Championship has digitally revealed the trophy that will be presented to the league champions at the first URC Grand Final on June 18. The incredibly unique piece of silverware...
Seán Cronin Announces Retirement from Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby and Ireland hooker Seán Cronin has announced his decision to retire from rugby at the end of the current season. Cronin, who turns 36 next month, has to date won 204 caps...
URC Friday Preview: Round 16
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA jam-packed weekend lies ahead in the United Rugby Championship with Irish and Welsh derbies as well as four ‘North v South’ fixtures as Benetton, Connacht, Glasgow Warriors &...
