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Match Officials for Round 1 of the URC

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 1 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below.   To avoid a clash with the Carling Currie...

Bemand Names 30-Player Ireland Squad For WXV1 In Vancouver

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Scott Bemand has today named a 30-player Ireland Women’s XVs squad, sponsored by Aon, for the upcoming WXV1 campaign in Vancouver. Following Saturday’s...

Glasgow embracing life as champions

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

4 months 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

4 months 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...