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Seven changes for Saturday night Scarlets showdown

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh Rugby make seven changes for tomorrow night’s BKT United Rugby Championship encounter with Scarlets at Hive Stadium (Saturday 20 April, kick-off 7.35pm) – live on Premier Sports. Five...

Charlie Ngatai Back from Injury for Leinster

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on the Emirates Lions tomorrow in the BKT United Rugby Championship at Emirates Airlines Park has been named by head coach, Leo Cullen...

A Rolls Royce returns – Welcome back to the great Taulupe Faletau

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

When you hear a sportsman mentioned in the same breath as Roger Federer and Lionel Messi, you know you are dealing with someone very special.   That’s certainly the case with Wales legend...

URC Announces ‘Shields For Good’

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The four regional Shield trophies on offer in the BKT United Rugby Championship will carry greater reward this season with the league adding prizes for charities and foundations. The BKT URC will share...

Log positions key as the URC returns to action

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Securing the best possible positions on the log will be the main driving force when the United Rugby Championship returns to action this weekend as the pressure mounts with only five rounds remaining before...

Scarlets great Ken Owens to retire from rugby

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former club captain and one of the Scarlets’ all-time greats, Ken Owens, has announced his retirement from rugby. The 37-year-old hooker will be remembered as one of the finest players to pull on...

Jordie Barrett commits to New Zealand Rugby beyond Rugby World Cup, confirms sabbatical

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jordie Barrett has become the first All Black to commit his services to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) beyond the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The 27-year-old has put pen to paper on a new deal that will see him...

Munster Travelling Squad Named For South Africa Trip

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

A 30-player travelling squad has departed for South Africa ahead of the URC games against Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria this Saturday and the Emirates Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday week. Munster players...

Hugo Keenan not available for selection

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship Round 14 match against Emirates Lions in Emirates Airline Park (KO: 2pm Irish time,...

Where To Watch BKT URC Round 14

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

After some European action, the URC is back in full swing this weekend for round 14. Here is where you can watch each fixture.    FRIDAY, APRIL 19  Ulster v Cardiff Rugby Kingspan Stadium,...