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The BKT United Rugby Championship returns

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A 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...

URC Round 10 Match Officials

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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 Rugby

Leinster 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...

Louis Lynagh To Join Benetton Rugby

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins have today confirmed wing Louis Lynagh will depart the Club at the end of the season to pursue his international aspirations in Italy.   The Academy product, who joined Quins at U13 level...

Fan-Powered URC Sets Yet Another Single-Round Attendance Record

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Over 146,000 fans have helped the United Rugby Championship to break its all-time single round attendance record for the second time in three weeks. Saturday’s fantastic crowd of 26,632 at Loftus...

Champions Cup & EPCR Challenge Cup – Round of 16 Dates, Venues, Kick-off times & TV Coverage

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following a tension-packed conclusion to last weekend’s pool stage when there was something at stake in all 12 matches, EPCR can now announce the dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage...

Winner of Ireland and France’s opener nailed on as Six Nations favourites

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The fierce rivals face a box-office game in Marseille. It is difficult to look beyond Ireland and France as the principal contenders for this season’s Guinness Six Nations title. The tournament’s...

European review: Five URC teams into Champions Cup last 16

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster made it four wins from four in the Investec Champions Cup after toppling Leicester 27-10 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road and are one of five BKT United Rugby Championship teams to advance...

All five SA teams qualify for European playoffs

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

It was a rewarding weekend for the South African teams as all five sides qualified for the Round of 16 in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, with the Vodacom Bulls, DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets...