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Glasgow embracing life as champions

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Franco Smith insists Glasgow Warriors are embracing the challenge of having a target on their back as BKT URC champions.   Smith’s team won the title in thrilling fashion at the end of last...

Where To Watch URC Round 1

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

ROUND 1 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20   Cardiff Rugby v Zebre Parma Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff  – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA & SA Live on: BBC Wales, Premier Sports, SuperSport, Flo...

Doris to captain Leinster this season

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster and Ireland back row Caelan Doris has been named Leinster Rugby captain ahead of the start of the 2024/25 season. The 26-year-old made his Leinster debut against Connacht in April 2018. A season...

Leinster Captain retires after winning fourth interpro title

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby captain Hannah O'Connor has announced her retirement from Leinster and Irish rugby.The Leinster captain, who led her team to back-to-back Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship titles...

Zac Ward to join Ulster Senior Men’s team on a trial basis

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The province can confirm that Ireland Sevens player, Zac Ward, will join the Senior Men’s squad for an extended trial until the Autumn international window. The 25-year-old Ballynahinch...

Experienced Ewers joins Stormers

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Experienced loose forward Dave Ewers has signed a short-term contract to join the Stormers squad ahead of the 2024/25 season.The powerful back-rower, who is at home both at blindside flank and No.8,...

URC transfer news

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

With most of the Northern hemisphere's Summer Internationals now over, we take a look ahead to the upcoming season – namely transfers and the new players who will be trying to make an impact for...

Centre Sammy Arnold joins Newcastle Falcons

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Falcons have added physicality and dynamism to their midfield with the signing of Brive’s Sammy Arnold on a two-year deal. The 28-year-old centre has one Ireland cap and more than a century...

Carter & Horton re-commit to Force

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Western Force have received a double boost with the re-signings of veteran Wallabies lock Sam Carter and dynamic hooker Tom Horton. Carter, 34, offered a glimpse of his experience and quality across...

Champions Cup Fixtures Confirmed

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

  The fixtures for the Investec Champions Cup 2024/25 pool stage have been released, with some huge clashes set to take place across Europe and South Africa involving the world’s biggest clubs!     Round...