BKT URC Round 10 Review
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEdwards the Ospreys hero Ospreys coach Toby Booth paid a glowing tribute to his match-winning “quarterback” Dan Edwards following the dramatic 19-17 victory over Ulster Rugby in Swansea. Fly-half...
Diarmuid Kilgallen joins Munster
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby are pleased to confirm the signing of 23-year-old winger Diarmuid Kilgallen on a two-year deal ahead of the 2024/25 season. In further contract news, hooker Eoghan Clarke has signed a one-year...
Highlanders welcome back de Groot for Final Pre-Season game
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have included All Black, Ethan de Groot, for this week’s pre-season clash set to take place in Methven. This Friday’s match will see the Highlanders take on the Crusaders, who...
Super Rugby Pacific 2024 Season Officially Launched
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season was officially launched in Auckland earlier today as the 12 team captains came together for the first time in the history of the revamped competition. The...
Top referees selected in new-look development programme
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA new-look development referee programme has been introduced in 2024 and features more than 70 of the country's leading referees.The programme sees the traditional High Performance squad disbanded in favour...
Munster Squad Update | Preparations Continue For Scarlets
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster squad are continuing preparations at the HPC ahead of Friday’s URC round 10 clash against Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets (7.35pm, live on TG4 & Premier Sports). There is good news for...
Match Preview: Bristol Bears vs Crusaders
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears take on 12-time Super Rugby champions Crusaders at Ashton Gate on Friday night in a historic exhibition match (7.30pm KO, live on Bears TV). Siva Naulago makes his first start of the season...
Team Naming: Crusaders v Bristol
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have named their squad to take on the Bristol Bears this weekend in their last game of the Northern Tour. Willi Heinz will lead the team out at Ashton Gate Stadium where more than...
Team news: Bristol Bears vs Crusaders
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbySiva Naulago makes his first start of the season when Bristol Bears take on 12-time Super Rugby champions, Crusaders at Ashton Gate on Friday night (7.30pm KO). The powerhouse wing, who made his first...
I’m glad I stuck at it – Ethan Roots back in love with rugby after ‘rough patch’
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 26-year-old England star’s lack of size as a teenager prevented him from making an impact and instead he turned to jiu-jitsu and kickboxing. Ethan Roots believes his barnstorming England debut...