Hewitt wings back in for Zebre battle
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAshton Hewitt makes his first appearance of the season as Dragons RFC face Zebre Parma in the BKT United Rugby Championship at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on Friday (kick-off 7.35pm). Wing Hewitt –...
Mike Adamson presented with referee cap
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMike Adamson, who ended a 19-year absence of a Scottish referee controlling a men’s Six Nations Championship game, has today been presented with his referee cap. Adamson, 40, who represented...
Henco Venter – “Without them, you’d never be”
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFor Glasgow’s Henco Venter it was never a case of if he would play professional rugby – just a matter of when. Born in Bloemfontein, the 6ft 4in flanker played his youth rugby for...
URC Origin Round: The wandering career of Rory Jennings
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen it comes to his rugby journey, Rory Jennings has a longer tale to tell than most. It’s fair to say he’s had something of a wandering career - one that has taken in spells at Bath, Jersey,...
Positive news for Loughman and Nankivell as Munster issue report
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster squad are continuing preparations at the HPC ahead of Friday night’s URC Round 12 clash against Edinburgh at Virgin Media Park. On the injury front, there is good news for...
Leinster Injury Report: Cormac Foley unavailable after picking up calf injury
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship Round 12 match against Cardiff Rugby at Aviva Stadium (KO: 3pm, live on RTÉ2 and...
Ospreys sign Fijian captain for midfield cover
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys confirmed today that Fiji captain, Waisea Nayacalevu had joined the team from Sale Sharks. Nayacalevu will join the team as injury cover for Owen Watkinuntil the end of the 24/25 season. The...
Bulls return to winning ways in URC
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls returned to winning ways in a competitive United Rugby Championship derby against their Gauteng neighbours, the Emirates Lions, in Pretoria on Saturday, with the current SA Shield holder building...
Ireland international Ross Byrne to make Gloucester switch
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby is thrilled to confirm the arrival of Ireland international fly-half Ross Byrne, ahead of the 2025/26 season. The 29-year-old Dubliner is a product of the famous St. Michaels...
Bragging rights on the line in URC derby
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBoth the Bulls and Lions will have everything to play for on Saturday when they meet in what is billed to be a thrilling United Rugby Championship Jukskei derby in Pretoria – the only match of the...
