Harrison and Muncaster start for Edinburgh against Stormers
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyYoung duo of Patrick Harrison (hooker) and Ben Muncaster (back-row) both come into the starting lineup as Edinburgh Rugby welcome DHL Stormers to Hive Stadium tomorrow evening (12 October, kick-off...
Ulster ready for interpro derby against Connacht in Belfast
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Head Coach, Richie Murphy, has named his Ulster side to take on Connacht on Saturday night in Round 4 of the BKT United Rugby Championship (kick-off 8pm). Iain Henderson captains the...
Six changes for the Stormers
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are six changes to the Stormers starting line-up for their United Rugby Championship clash with Edinburgh at the Hive Stadium on Saturday. There are three changes in the backline and three in...
Joyce and Ioane return from injury for Connacht
1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby- Joyce and Ioane return from injury - Boyle and Bolton promoted from bench last weekend - Sean O’Brien to make first appearance of season Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins...
A 50th cap for Lions prop
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyProp Asenathi Ntlabakanye gears up for his 50th international match for the Lions, as Ivan van Rooyen tweaks his lineup to face the Dragons at Rodney Parade on Sunday. The Lions kick off a three-match...
URC Round 4 Preview
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors v Zebre Parma, 7.35pm, Friday Champions Glasgow have rung the changes for this Scotstoun clash, bringing in seven players and making two positional switches in the wake of last...
Record-breaking derby day at Croke Park
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyHistory will be made at Croke Park on Saturday when the BKT URC showdown between Leinster Rugby and Munster Rugby is played out in front of a new record league attendance. The provincial derby...
Sharks backline remains intact for Benetton clash
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks will once again take continuity into their United Rugby Championship clash with Benetton at Stadio Monigo on Saturday afternoon. Head coach John Plumtree has made minimal changes, all three...
Former Springbok leaves Bulls for Boland
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyVeteran Springbok Cornal Hendricks has left the Bulls to return to boost Boland’s hopes of securing a spot in the Currie Cup Premier Division. According to a report by South African source IOL...
Van der Flier doing it by the book
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyIf you want an illustration of the dedication that has made Josh van der Flier a World Rugby Player of the Year, you only have to listen to him talking about his notebooks. It reveals the...