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URC Round 3 Preview

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Rugby v Glasgow Warriors, 7.35pm, Friday Entertainment will be the name of the game for Cardiff when they welcome the BKT URC champions to the Arms Park. The Welsh side have made a flying start...

The Data Behind South Africa’s Rugby Championship Success

1 month ago by Jonny McCormick

After back-to-back World Cup titles and a Lions series victory, South Africa added to their recent trophy collection by claiming the 2024 Rugby Championship title. This current crop of Springboks are...

Easterby happy with Emerging Ireland’s Tour Opener

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Emerging Ireland head coach Simon Easterby was pleased with how his young players ‘stepped up to the challenge’ in their opening tour match against the Airlink Pumas. Despite...

Benetton sign Argentine hooker Agustìn Creevy

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

A sensational signing for Benetton Rugby. The green and white franchise is happy to announce the signing of Agustìn Creevy. The hooker, who will join the team on Monday 21 October, has...

Kendellen: You’re Putting On A Green Jersey, That’s Enough Motivation In Itself

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Being a leader has become second nature to Munster back rower Alex Kendellen. The 23-year-old has captained every team he has been a part of since his school days in Cork. He took on the responsibility...

Match Officials for Round 3 of the URC

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 3 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below.   FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 Scarlets v Connacht Parc...

'Frustrated' Schmidt eager to improve after disappointing Rugby Championship

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia won just once at the Rugby Championship, and Joe Schmidt was frustrated after back-to-back losses to the All Blacks. Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is determined to build on a disappointing...

Top 3: Quick men in Round 2 of the Premiership

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

It is a wingers’ league and we are just living in it. That was certainly how it felt in Round 2 of Gallagher Premiership Rugby where wingers combined for 12 tries across five matches on a thrilling...

URC Round 2 Review

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two teams out on top - and what a result in Parma! Leinster Rugby and Cardiff Rugby sit level on maximum points at the top of the URC table as the only teams to have claimed back-to-back victories in...

Boks playing for Etzebeth and South Africa

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said the team would play for Eben Etzebeth – who will become the most capped Springbok of all time with 128 Tests – and to make the entire country proud when they...