Squad Update | Munster Prepare For Connacht Clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster squad started preparations at the HPC today ahead of our New Year’s Day clash against Connacht at The Sportsground (3pm). On the injury font following the Leinster match, Academy lock...
Razor-sharp Venter finds cutting edge
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe son of a Springbok great, Andre-Hugo Venter is writing his own story in a breakthrough year for the DHL Stormers. Venter has celebrated the festive season with some excellent performances...
Injuries pile up for Munster as they look to short-term cover
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster may consider getting short-term injury cover in on the back of Tuesday’s attritional URC defeat to Leinster. The province went into the game dealing with a number of injury concerns and...
United Rugby Championship Match Official Announcement Round 9
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match official appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 9 derbies have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30 Benetton...
United Rugby Championship Stats Round 8
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter an exciting weekend of the United Rugby Championship, URC StatMaster has identified the top players from R8 along with the overall top team and player performances from the league so far. Carries:...
Top Performers: Munster vs Leinster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Reigning URC Champions were defeated 3-9 at home against fellow Irish rivals, Leinster. This matchup never disappoints, however, the wet, windy and rainy weather definitely influenced the low scoreline...
Match Report: Munster 3 - Leinster 9
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGritty Leinster reclaimed top spot in the BKT United Rugby Championship by three penalties-to-one in torrential rain at Thomond Park on St Stephen’s evening. It took a pair of Harry Byrne penalties...
Match Preview: Munster v Leinster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster’s new Kiwi centre Alex Nankivell is anticipating a very special atmosphere as he looks ahead to his first derby against Leinster. The 27-year-old has made a big impact since coming...
Match Preview: DHL Stormers v Vodacom Bulls
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis huge North v South derby is set to attract the second biggest crowd in the BKT URC this season. More than 34,000 tickets have already been sold for the much anticipated Cape Town clash, amid an expectation...
Oli Jager starts against Leinster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are four personnel changes and one positional switch to the side that faced Exeter Chiefs last week with three Academy players in the 23-man squad. Tighthead prop Oli Jager makes his first start...
