South Africa return to the URC this weekend
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyApart from Nelspruit, South African eyes will be on Johannesburg, Pretoria, Bridgend and Galway on Saturday as the four local franchises get their Vodacom United Rugby Championship season underway. The...
Fainga’anuku set to return to Crusaders in 2026
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are excited to confirm Leicester Fainga’anuku will return to the franchise for the 2026 season on a two-year contract. The 24-year-old was a star of the Crusaders back line since his...
URC Round 2 Referee's
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Glasgow Warriors v Benetton Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA & SA Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen (SARU,...
Billy Burns' Munster availability unknown
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster squad are preparing at the HPC ahead of Saturday’s BKT URC round 2 clash against Zebre in Italy (3pm Irish time, live on RTÉ). Billy Burns was removed with a shoulder injury...
URC Round 1 TOTW
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJust a few months ago we wathced Glasgow Warriors seal an incredible victory in the Final against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld. Just three days ago the competition got back underway. Here is out Team of...
United Rugby Championship Review Round 1
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLate Drama Across The URC It was a tale of nail-biting contests and dramatic finishes on the opening weekend of the United Rugby Championship season. Reigning champions Glasgow Warriors were beaten by...
Munster v Connacht | Winners & Losers
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA thrilling game toopen the URC season for Munster and Connacht saw the home team take the win in a seesaw battle. Here are our winners and losers from the game Winners: Tony Butler: The...
Connacht ready for tough Munster opener
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMack Hansen starts first game since New Year’s Day Santiago Cordero returns from international duty with Argentina Debuts for Ben Murphy, Josh Ioane and Piers O’Conor Connacht...
Munster Side For URC Opener
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster team has been named for Saturday’s URC opener against Connacht at Thomond Park. Hooker Diarmuid Barron captains the side as new signings Thaakir Abrahams, Tom Farrell and Billy Burns...
URC: All the big insights for round 1
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWe've rounded up some of the best stats to get you ready for the new season. EDINBURGH V LEINSTER Edinburgh Ben Healy scored more points than any other player last season, a total of 175. His...
