Full URC Review from the opening round
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africans and Scots Sweep The Board The opening round of the new BKT URC season saw a clean-sweep for South Africa and Scotland, while it was a rare winless weekend for Ireland. It’s...
Full house for SA teams as URC kicks off with a bang
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe four South African franchises got their Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaigns off to winning start, with the Vodacom Bulls, Hollywoodbets Sharks and DHL Stormers recording bonus–point wins,...
Two players set for debut as Cullen names team to face Lions in season opener
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on the 10bet Lions in our BKT United Rugby Championship season opener at Ellis Park this Saturday (KO: 12.30pm Irish time / 1.30pm...
URC, Round One - referee appointments
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match officials appointments of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Round 1 fixtures have been confirmed. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Benetton v Dragons RFC(Stadio Monigo, Treviso – Kick-off:...
Cullen issues injury update ahead URC opener against Lions
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship season opener against 10bet Lions at Ellis Park (KO: 12.30pm Irish time / 1.30pm...
Cullen names travelling squad for opening URC rounds in South Africa
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has announced a 41-man squad to head to South Africa for the opening two rounds of the BKT United Rugby Championship.After successfully defending their title in the...
Sharks URC Squad Announcement
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyA new era beckons for the Hollywoodbets Sharks, with head coach JP Pietersen naming a 67-man squad for the 2026/27 United Rugby Championship season, ahead of the tournament’s commencement next weekend. Following...
Tommy Freeman commits future to Saints
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyTommy Freeman has signed a contract extension with Northampton Saints that will see the England international and British & Irish Lion remain at Franklin’s Gardens for the foreseeable future. Still...
Chris Apoua is set to leave the Scarlets without playing a match
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Scarlets' summer signing Chris Apoua looks set to leave the club without playing a single game after suffering a catastrophic injury in training. Apoua signed for the Scarlets from Super Rugby...
Michael Cheika appointed NSW Waratahs coach
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyChampion-winning head coach Michael Cheika has returned to the NSW Waratahs, signing on with his former club for the 2027 season. The 59-year-old helped the Waratahs claim their lone Super Rugby title,...
