Munster v Hollywoodbets Sharks preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJack O’Donoghue captains Munster from the back row as they begin the defence of their BKT URC title by taking on the Hollywoodbets Sharks in Limerick. Their forwards coach Andy Kyriacou commented:...
Connacht v Ospreys preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys great Justin Tipuric makes his 200th appearance for the region as he captains them from the openside flank at the Galway Sportsground. Meanwhile, centre Tom Farrell brings up the century for Connacht,...
URC Round 1 Match Officials
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe appointments for the United Rugby Championship fixtures in Round 1 have been confirmed and are available alongside the TV listings below. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 Zebre Parma v Ulster Stadio Lanfranchi,...
Cullen and Smith Aim to Turn Disruption into Title Advantage
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster and Glasgow Warriors will both be fueled by their deep disappointment over the way last season ended when they lock horns on the opening weekend of the new BKT United Rugby Championship. After...
Paterson Sees More to Come from both Warriors and Edinburgh
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland great Chris Paterson feels Glasgow Warriors will have unfinished business this season, while it’s a case of not quite knowing what to expect from Edinburgh. Glasgow Warriors went...
Bok Titans to spearhead Ireland's redemption
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs Ireland grieves a disappointing 2023 Rugby World Cup exit, Steven Kitshoff is the embodiment of hope and revival for an Ulster team determined to bounce back in the 2023-24 BKT United Rugby Championship. Like...
Leinster issue Injury Update ahead of Glasgow Warriors clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued his first Injury Report of the 2023/24 season, ahead of Sunday's BKT United Rugby Championship opener against Glasgow Warriors. The two teams meet in Scotstoun...
Expectation to underachievement – How Scotland came up short in France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland suffered a demoralising pool-stage exit from the World Cup after being unable to get the big win they needed against Ireland. Here, we look back at how the tournament unfolded for Gregor Townsend’s...
Kinghorn reaches half-century as Scotland team named for final pool b encounter
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlair Kinghorn will win a 50th Scotland cap as one of 12 changes to head coach Gregor Townsend’s starting line-up for Saturday’s crucial Rugby World Cup 2023 fixture against Ireland at Stade...
