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Henco Venter – “Without them, you’d never be”

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

For 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

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

When 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

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster 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

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

  The 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 Rugby

The 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 Rugby

Gloucester 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 Rugby

Both 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...

Disciplinary Decision - Guido Volpi

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Disciplinary process related to Guido Volpi Red Card in the United Rugby Championship Round 11 game against Edinburgh Rugby on Friday, February 14 has resulted in a three game suspension. After...

URC – Round 11 Review

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

League leaders Leinster pushed all the way   Relieved Leinster Rugby boss Leo Cullen paid tribute to an “unbelievably dogged” display from the Ospreys following his team’s hard-fought...