Munster Side To Face Scarlets In URC Opener
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster side has been named for Saturday’s URC opener against Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets (5.30pm, live on Premier Sports). Craig Casey leads Munster as captain for the first time with Niall...
Shane and Shanks make their pre-season predictions
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyShane Williams and Tom Shanklin have picked out the Welsh team they believe will finish highest in the BKT URC this season - and they are in agreement! The Wales greats, who played together in...
Connacht tipped to make big waves under Lancaster
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby have been tipped to make a major impact in the BKT URC this season under new boss Stuart Lancaster. Former England coach Lancaster has taken the helm at the Galway-based province...
Leo Cullen names Leinster team for season opener against Stormers
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on DHL Stormers in the opening round of the 2025/26 BKT United Rugby Championship on Friday at DHL Stadium (KO: 7pm local time / 6pm...
Tadhg Beirne Named As Munster Rugby Captain For 2025/26 Season
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby Head Coach Clayton McMillan has announced Tadhg Beirne as the province’s captain for the 2025/26 season. Beirne, who was named Player of the Series in this summer’s British &...
Dragons name O’Brien and Carter as co-captains
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDragons RFC have confirmed that Ben Carter and Angus O’Brien will lead the club this coming season after being named co-captains at the Men of Gwent. Carter and O’Brien combine for the second...
URC Round 1 | Match Officials, Broadcasters and Kick Off details
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyROUND 1 The match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 1 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings...
Josh Macleod to lead Scarlets for 2025-26 season
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJosh Macleod will skipper the Scarlets for the 2025-26 campaign - his third season at the helm. Macleod was officially appointed club captain in 2023 after stepping in for the injured Jonathan...
URC will introduce 20-Minute Red Card Trial for 2025/26 Season
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe BKT United Rugby Championship will adopt the global World Rugby trial of the 20-minute red card law for the 2025/26 season. The trial is designed to protect player welfare, improve accuracy in key...
Leinster give AIL star Jerry Cahir short-term contract and issue injury update
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen announces a short-term senior contract for Jerry Cahir.The former Cistercian College, Roscrea prop has made a name for himself over the last few years in the Energia...
