Smith extends contract with Glasgow Warriors
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors has extended the contract of Head Coach Franco Smith through to 2028 in a new deal that will see the BKT URC title-winning coach stay in Scotland. Head Coach Smith says...
Scottish Rugby strengthens High-Performance department with new appointments
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFive new appointments to crucial areas in Scottish Rugby’s High-Performance department have been confirmed to deliver the organisation’s new strategic approach to player development. The...
Two Stalwarts Extend Their Stay with the Cheetahs
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cheetahs announced that two of their key players, Prince Nkabinde and Marco Jansen van Vuren, have extended their contracts with the team for an additional two years. Although their current contracts...
How things stand in the Currie Cup
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySuzuki Griquas were the big beneficiaries as the past weekend’s sixth round of the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division delivered more nail-biting rugby action, with the Fidelity ADT Lions, Hollywoodbets...
WRU Outlines Consultation on Future of Elite Rugby in Wales
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Welsh Rugby Union has published its promised formal consultation document into the future of elite rugby in Wales, identifying a ‘proposed optimal system’ which will be subject to a wide-ranging...
Boeta Chamberlain set for new chapter
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls can confirm that flyhalf Boeta Chamberlain will be departing Loftus Versfeld atthe conclusion of the 2025 Carling Currie Cup season to join English Premiership side Newcastle forthe upcoming...
Adjustment Confirmed for R2 Connacht v Scarlets Fixture
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAn adjustment has been made to the Round 2 BKT United Rugby Championship game involving Connacht and Scarlets. To facilitate the on-going redevelopment of Connacht’s Dexcom Stadium, the...
Kolisi’s No. 8 Switch: A Fresh Weapon for the Springboks
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Siya Kolisi will line up at number eight for the first time in his Test career when South Africa face Australia at Ellis Park—a move inspired by his outstanding form in the role...
Independent disciplinary process update: Dan Sheehan (British and Irish Lions)
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Sheehan (British and Irish Lions) has been suspended for four matches (reduced to three on successful completion of the coaching intervention) after a Foul Play Review Committee considered the...
Leinster to Host Munster in Croke Park
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby will once again host Munster Rugby in the BKT United Rugby Championship derby match at Croke Park on Saturday, October 18 (KO: 5.15pm).Leinster start the URC 2025/26 season with a two-game...
