Three SA teams hit the road as Vodacom URC picks up pace
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe DHL Stormers will be looking to build on their strong start to the third season of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship when they host Scarlets on Saturday – the only game in South Africa with...
Healy and Jones Building Scottish Momentum
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Healy and Huw Jones have really hit the ground running on their rapid return from World Cup duty with Scotland. They picked up Player of the Match awards for Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors respectively...
Leigh Halfpenny announces international retirement after 101 caps for Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeigh Halfpenny has announced he is to retire from international duty with Wales following the team’s exit from the Rugby World Cup. Wales were knocked out by Argentina at the quarter-final stage,...
United Rugby Championship Match Officials and broadcasters for Round 2
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 2 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 Ospreys v Zebre...
United Rugby Championship Round 1 Wrap-up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySmith’s pride over Scotland stars Glasgow Warriors coach Franco Smith says he is proud of the Scotland World Cup stars who helped secure a 43-25 victory over Leinster on the opening weekend of the...
Stormers and Bull off to a perfect start
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stormers and Bulls started the new Vodacom United Rugby Championship season on a perfect note with bonus-point victories in Gauteng on the weekend. The Emirates Lions refused to give...
Cardiff Rugby v Benetton preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReleased at the end of last season, Welsh international centre Willis Halaholo is now back starting for Cardiff having signed a short-term contract. Looking ahead to the season opener, newly promoted...
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,...
Matthew Morgan announces retirement from rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMatthew Morgan has announced his retirement from rugby due to injury. The elusive full-back underwent knee surgery earlier in the year but has been unable to recover to resume training. The 31-year-old...
