Diarmuid Kilgallen joins Munster
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby are pleased to confirm the signing of 23-year-old winger Diarmuid Kilgallen on a two-year deal ahead of the 2024/25 season. In further contract news, hooker Eoghan Clarke has signed a one-year...
A team-by-team half-term report on the URC
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWe are now midway through the BKT URC campaign, with all 16 teams having played the first nine of their 18 regular season matches. So as the league returns this weekend with Round 10, how have the sides...
URC Origins: Fred Casey - the underage coach behind some of Ireland’s greatest
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyVolunteers are the lifeblood of every rugby club across the world and they don’t much better than former Cork Constitution underage coach, Fred Casey. Having only recently retired, Fred dedicated...
From Bank Teller to the top of the Rugby Mountain: The Origins of Bundee Aki
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNormally, you'd be hard-pressed to find similarities between a bank teller working on the other side of the world and a World Rugby Player of the Year nominee. But Bundee Aki doesn't do normal. The...
The BKT United Rugby Championship returns
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA jam-packed weekend of BKT United Rugby Championship action returns following Investec Champions Cup, EPCR Challenge Cup and the international break with the start of the Guinness Six Nations. Friday...
Am says Sharks are ready to kick-start BKT URC season in big South African derby
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLukhanyo Am believes the Hollywoodbets Sharks are ready to kick-start their BKT URC campaign as they prepare to host the DHL Stormers in Saturday’s big derby clash. The Durban-based outfit...
URC Round 10 Match Officials
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 10 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Scarlets...
Osborne and Byrne both increasing training load ahead of Benetton tie
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship Round 10 clash against Benetton Rugby on Saturday afternoon at 3pm (Live on RTÉ2...
Munster Squad Update | Preparations Continue For Scarlets
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster squad are continuing preparations at the HPC ahead of Friday’s URC round 10 clash against Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets (7.35pm, live on TG4 & Premier Sports). There is good news for...
Meet Liam Belcher: The Unsung Hero Lighting It Up On and Off The Pitch
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLiam Belcher is a man who lights things up wherever he goes. On the pitch, he’s been an illuminating presence for Cardiff Rugby this season, shining brightly with his endeavours at hooker...
