Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Eight Review
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Four Star Savea Sinks Toyota Reigning World Rugby Player of the Year Ardie Savea showed his class, scoring four tries as former Wallaby coach Dave Rennie enjoyed his finest moment...
Leaders Leinster overcome battling Cardiff to claim Arms Park win
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyUnited Rugby Championship leaders Leinster overcame fierce Cardiff resistance to claim a 33-20 bonus-point victory at the Arms Park. Leinster, unbeaten in the competition against Welsh opposition since...
Westy and Taylor start as Bash is back for Dragons
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew loan signing Harry Taylor, Wales international Taine Basham and Joe Westwood all start as Dragons RFC face Ulster Rugby in the BKT United Rugby Championship on Saturday evening (kick-off 7.35pm). Wales...
Turnbull leads Cardiff on 200th appearance
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJosh Turnbull returns to captain Cardiff on his 200th competitive appearance for the club. The Blue and Blacks make three changes for the visit of BKT United Rugby Championship leaders Leinster to the...
Johnny McNicholl to return to New Zealand
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets have agreed to Johnny McNicholl’s request to be released from his contract to take up a playing opportunity in New Zealand. McNicholl, 33, made 130 appearances for the Scarlets over eight...
An emotional night in store for double centurion Turnbull
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJosh Turnbull admits it will be an emotional occasion when he makes his 200th appearance for Cardiff Rugby in Saturday’s BKT URC clash with Leinster Rugby at the Arms Park. On top of that...
Rugby World Cup stars return to boost Georgia
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyExciting back-three talent Davit Niniashvili and experienced scrum-half Vasil Lobzhanidze have been named in the Lelos’ starting XV for the first Men's Rugby Europe Championship 2024 semi-final against...
EVERY GAME COUNTS: Jeopardy for Ospreys, Big Benetton test & more
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe BKT United Rugby Championship returns this weekend and with just SEVEN points separating second and ninth place in the table – EVERY GAME COUNTS more than ever. Round 11 of the championship...
URC Origins: Cardiff star Ellis Bevan doing his bit for the grassroots game
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe URC Origin Rounds are firmly focussed on supporting the grassroots game and Cardiff Rugby’s Ellis Bevan is certainly doing just that. The Arms Park scrum-half has taken up a role as an assistant...
Scarlets sign Cheetahs hooker Marnus van der Merwe
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets are delighted to confirm the signing of Toyota Cheetahs hooker Marnus van der Merwe ahead of the 2024-25 season. The 27-year-old has been earning rave reviews in South Africa and was...
