Match Preview: Ulster v Connacht
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving started the season so well, Connacht now head to Belfast on the back of four successive defeats in all competitions. They have conceded 173 points along the way, losing to Vodacom Bulls (53-27)...
Louw leads a strong herd travelling south hunting for a Christmas win
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyElrigh Louw leads a determined Vodacom Bulls side who travel to the Cape for the first instalment of the North-South derby in the current 2023/24 season. This round 8 festive clash of the Vodacom United...
Du Plessis hits 50 for DHL Stormers
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJean-Luc du Plessis will play his 50th game for the DHL Stormers in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship North-South clash against the Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on Saturday. Du Plessis starts at inside...
Glasgow Warriors team named for 1872 cup opener
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors have made five personnel changes to the starting XV for tomorrow night’s 1872 Cup clash with Edinburgh at Scotstoun, as Franco Smith’s squad looks to finish 2023 on a...
Graham to start for Edinburgh 1872 cup opener
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland star Darcy Graham starts as one of two changes to Edinburgh Rugby’s starting line-up for tomorrow night’s 1872 Cup opening leg at Scotstoun Stadium (Friday 22 December, kick-off...
Ulster ready for Christmas cracker against Connacht
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDan McFarland has named his Ulster side to take on Connacht Rugby, in this Friday’s BKT United Rugby Championship Round 8 Interprovincial derby at Kingspan Stadium. In...
Mack's back to face Ulster
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMack Hansen returns to the starting XV ahead of tomorrow's interpro derby as Connacht travel up to Belfast to take on Ulster in Kingspan Stadium (7.35pm). The Irish international missed last weekends...
O'Brien and McGrath available to face Munster on St. Stephen's Day
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Tuesday’s BKT United Rugby Championship match against Munster Rugby in Thomond Park. (KO: 7:35pm, live on RTÉ2 and...
URC: Ulster up for Connacht challenge
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster halted a three-match losing run when they saw off Top 14 leader Racing92 in their Champions Cup game in Belfast. Defence coach Jonny Bell believes the province must carry the confidence...
Stormers shed light on Malherbe mystery
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe DHL Stormers have explained the details around the injury that has prevented Frans Malherbe from returning to action after the World Cup. One of four Stormers who helped the Springboks win the 2023...