URC Friday Preview: Round 16
4 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 &...
Connacht Squad - South Africa Tour
4 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)...
Leinster Squad - South Africa Tour
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby head coach Leo Cullen has named the the Leinster Rugby squad that will travel to play two games in the United Rugby Championship in South Africa in the coming fortnight. This Saturday,...
Weekend's Currie Cup Preview
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cheetahs will be looking to remain unbeaten in a tricky Currie Cup match in Cape Town against the Western Province, and the Lions will be desperate to break their losing streak in the competition against...
Gareth Davies signs new Scarlets contract
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and British & Irish Lions scrum-half Gareth Davies has signed a new Scarlets contract. The 31-year-old is among an exclusive group of players who made more than 200 appearances in a...
Creativity a top priority for Springbok boss
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Head Coach Jacques Nienaber has urged his charges to avoid complacency by continuing to think outside the box. South Africa’s next assignment sees them tackle Wales...
Rowntree to be confirmed as new Munster Rugby head coach
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGraham Rowntree is set to be confirmed as the new head coach at Munster Rugby, according to the Limerick Leader. The current forward's coach at the Province has reportedly accepted the...
SA coastal sides move up on URC log
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe DHL Stormers and Cell C Sharks firmed up their prospects of reaching the Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoffs with hard-fought SA derby wins on Saturday, and the Vodacom Bulls are still in contention...
HIGHLIGHTS: Sharks Vs Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks come away with a 27 point victory in wet conditions in Durban. The bonus point win keeps the Sharks' playoff hopes in the competition alive. Gerbrandt Grobler and Phepsi Buthelezi scored...
Sean O'Brien set to retire at the end of the 2021/22 campaign
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish can confirm Sean O'Brien is set to retire from rugby at the end of the 2021/22 season. The back-row forward will bring a storied 14-year career to a conclusion this summer after two-and-a-half...
