Connacht ready for tough Munster opener
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMack Hansen starts first game since New Year’s Day Santiago Cordero returns from international duty with Argentina Debuts for Ben Murphy, Josh Ioane and Piers O’Conor Connacht...
Munster Side For URC Opener
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster team has been named for Saturday’s URC opener against Connacht at Thomond Park. Hooker Diarmuid Barron captains the side as new signings Thaakir Abrahams, Tom Farrell and Billy Burns...
Evans & Lewis-Hughes set for home debut vs Osprey's
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFly half Lloyd Evans and back row Shane Lewis-Hughes will make their debuts as Dragons RFC launch the new BKT United Rugby Championship season against Ospreys at Rodney Parade on Saturday afternoon (kick-off...
Jac Morgan to earn first cap as Osprey's captain
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys have named their squad to face the Dragons in their BKT URC opener. The game will take place at Rodney Parade and is kicking off on Saturday 21st September at 3pm. Jac Morgan is set to...
Three Academy players named in Leinster's starting XV
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster to take on Edinburgh Rugby in Round 1 of the BKT United Rugby Championship tomorrow evening in the Hive Stadium has been named by Head Coach Leo Cullen.Jack Conan captains the side at number...
Cardiff name eight new faces in URC opener
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff will hand competitive debuts to eight players as they kick-off the new BKT United Rugby Championship season at home against Zebre Parma on Friday night (19:35 KO). With another season of change...
A new beginning for Cardiff coach Sherratt
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFor Matt Sherratt, there’s the sense of a new beginning as he embarks on his second season as Cardiff Rugby’s head coach. It’s been a summer of major change at the Arms Park both on...
URC: All the big insights for round 1
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWe've rounded up some of the best stats to get you ready for the new season. EDINBURGH V LEINSTER Edinburgh Ben Healy scored more points than any other player last season, a total of 175. His...
Match Officials for Round 1 of the URC
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 1 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below. To avoid a clash with the Carling Currie...
Wales star Owen Watkin loving his leading role
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Watkin is relishing his new found responsibility for club and country as he sets his sights on a major career milestone. The Ospreys centre started both Tests on Wales’ summer tour...
