Fassi returns as Sharks name a strong lineup to Leinster
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks will look to returning Springbok, fullback Aphelele Fassi, to bring his special form of magic on Saturday when the team hosts Leinster at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in a massive Vodacom United...
Home ground key for SA sides in Vodacom URC
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe pressure will rise significantly for the four South African teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this weekend as they face opponents from the Northern Hemisphere in their penultimate round...
URC Grand Final Will Be Hosted By Highest-Ranked Team
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2022 United Rugby Championship Grand Final shall take place at the home venue of the highest-ranked team where the first-ever URC champions will be crowned. This announcement will heighten...
New United Rugby Championship trophy revealed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe United Rugby Championship has digitally revealed the trophy that will be presented to the league champions at the first URC Grand Final on June 18. The incredibly unique piece of silverware...
Seán Cronin Announces Retirement from Rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby and Ireland hooker Seán Cronin has announced his decision to retire from rugby at the end of the current season. Cronin, who turns 36 next month, has to date won 204 caps...
URC Friday Preview: Round 16
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA jam-packed weekend lies ahead in the United Rugby Championship with Irish and Welsh derbies as well as four ‘North v South’ fixtures as Benetton, Connacht, Glasgow Warriors &...
Ireland Women Squad Update Ahead of England Clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe extended Ireland Women’s Squad assembled at the IRFU High Performance Centre on Saturday for a one-day camp ahead of this weekend’s Women’s Six Nations clash against...
Connacht Squad - South Africa Tour
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht coaching team have selected a 28-man squad to travel to South Africa for the upcoming URC games against the Emirates Lions and the Cell C Sharks.The squad departs from Dublin today (Sunday)...
Champions Cup Team of the Week - Round of 16
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a thrilling weekend of action and many games still in the balance ahead of the second round of the double headers we present the Ultimate Rugby's Team of the Week. 1. Bevan Rodd - Sale Sharks 2....
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Leinster Rugby v Connacht Rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster smashed Connacht 56-20 in the second leg of the round of 16 of the Champions Cup. Leinster took a five point advantage into the match after a 26-21 away win in the first leg. Connacht...
