WATCH: Zebre Parma score the first try of the new season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWatch as Zebre Parma power over the line to score the first try of the new season. 😍 WE HAVE THE FIRST TRY OF THE SEASON 😍@ZebreParma powering over the line 💥#BKTURC #URC | #ZEBvULS...
URC Round 1 Match Officials
1 year 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,...
Bok Titans to spearhead Ireland's redemption
1 year 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...
WXV 2: Italy and Scotland victorious on day one
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Azzurre became the tournament's first winners, beating Japan 28-15, before Scotland secured a 31-17 victory against hosts South Africa in Stellenbosch. Italy and Scotland both hit the...
WXV 2: Anticipation builds for South Africa as squads named
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa have become the sixth and final team competing in the first edition of WXV 2 to confirm their 30-player squad for the tournament. Following their enthralling encounter in Parma on Saturday, Japan...
UPDATED: Manfredi replaces injured Bigi in Italy squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Kieran Crowley has called up hooker Marco Manfredi for the team's Rugby World Cup squad following Luca Bigi's injury. (changes to original announcement appear in bold) Forwards PropPietro...
Match Day Programme: Italy vs Uruguay
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter an emphatic first round win in the opening week of the tournament and then sitting out the second round, Italy return to action in the Rugby World Cup, when they take on Uruguay. The South Americans...
Steven Kitshoff Overtakes Irish Star as URC Top 100 Leader
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop Steven Kitshoff has risen to the No 1 spot in the latest update to the URC Top 100 with forward players dominating the upper end of the ‘pound-for-pound’ rankings. Based...
Wales add seven full-time professional contracts ahead of WXV in New Zealand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Welsh Rugby Union is proud to announce another seven full-time professional players for the Wales Women’s squad ahead of the global Tier 1 WXV tournament in New Zealand in October. Wales Women’s...
Italy name side to face Japan on Saturday
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyKieran Crowley, coach of the Italian men's rugby team, has announced the team that will face Japan on Saturday 26 August at 18.30 at the Monigo stadium in Treviso, the fourth and last summer test...
