Clean sweep for SA sides in rewarding URC weekend
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a rewarding weekend for South Africa’s United Rugby Championship teams as all four franchises claimed bonus-point victories – two at home and two away – to bag a full house for...
URC Round 3 Review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeaders Leinster looking forward to special day There’s now clear distance between Leinster Rugby and the rest of the league as they look ahead to a “special” derby day next...
New Edinburgh halfback pairing ahead of Lions match
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyClub co-captain Ben Vellacott and stand-off Ben Healy will start for tomorrow’s clash against the Lions at Emirates Airlink Park (5 October, kick-off 12.45pm UK, 1.45pm local) – live...
Van der Merwe excited to be back for Lions vs Edinburgh clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Emirates Lions welcome Edinburgh to Emirates Airline Park this Saturday for Round 3 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. Kick-off in Johannesburg is scheduled for 13:45. Springbok Edwill...
URC Round 3 Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Rugby v Glasgow Warriors, 7.35pm, Friday Entertainment will be the name of the game for Cardiff when they welcome the BKT URC champions to the Arms Park. The Welsh side have made a flying start...
Benetton sign Argentine hooker Agustìn Creevy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA sensational signing for Benetton Rugby. The green and white franchise is happy to announce the signing of Agustìn Creevy. The hooker, who will join the team on Monday 21 October, has...
'Frustrated' Schmidt eager to improve after disappointing Rugby Championship
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia won just once at the Rugby Championship, and Joe Schmidt was frustrated after back-to-back losses to the All Blacks. Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is determined to build on a disappointing...
Top 3: Quick men in Round 2 of the Premiership
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is a wingers’ league and we are just living in it. That was certainly how it felt in Round 2 of Gallagher Premiership Rugby where wingers combined for 12 tries across five matches on a thrilling...
URC Round 2 Review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo teams out on top - and what a result in Parma! Leinster Rugby and Cardiff Rugby sit level on maximum points at the top of the URC table as the only teams to have claimed back-to-back victories in...
URC Round 2 Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby v Dragons RFC, 7.35pm, Friday Dai Flanagan says his buoyant Dragons are relishing the prospect of running out at the Aviva Stadium. They have headed to Dublin in good spirits...
