James Ryan and Rob Russell to increase training load as Leo Cullen issues injury update
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Saturday's Investec Champions Cup semi-final clash with Northampton Saints at Aviva Stadium (KO: 5.30pm, live on RTÉ2...
Jack Yeandle Commits to New Chiefs Contract
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs hooker and club captain Jack Yeandle has signed a new contract to stay with the club. Signing on the heels of a try-scoring performance against Bath Rugby at Sandy Park last weekend, the...
Top performer Coombes eyeing another title triumph
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGavin Coombes is having another season to remember in the BKT URC and is looking to cap it by helping Munster Rugby claim their second title in three years. The No 8 from Skibbereen has frequently...
United Rugby Championship Round 15 Preview
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe BKT United Rugby Championship returns this weekend for Round 15. Edinburgh Rugby v Hollywoodbets Sharks, 7.35pm, Friday Eben Etzebeth makes a very welcome return as he skippers a star-studded...
Premier Sports Expands Coverage of the BKT United Rugby Championship Across UK and Ireland Until 2029
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPremier Sports’ game-changing support of the BKT United Rugby Championship will continue until 2029 after the broadcaster extended their rights across the UK and Ireland. The rise of the...
Odendaal to lead Saints against Newcastle Falcons
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBurger Odendaal will take on the captaincy duties for Northampton Saints this Friday (18 April, kick-off: 7.45pm), as the men in Black, Green and Gold return to Gallagher Premiership action at Kingston...
SA teams cast their eyes on URC quarter-finals
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe four South African Vodacom United Rugby Championship franchises will all enter the home straight of the cross-hemisphere showpiece with the same mindset – victory at any cost – as the Race...
Ulster Squad Update
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ulster Rugby Performance Medicine Team has provided a squad update ahead of the province's BKT United Rugby Championship Round 15 against Leinster Rugby at Aviva Stadium this Saturday. James...
Munster fall to clinical Bordeaux
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFour Bordeaux tries in a frantic first 40 for Munster meant they found themselves 19 points behind at half-time, despite a late try from Alex Nankivell. In the second half they came out with renewed energy,...
5 Talking Points from the Champions Cup Quarter Finals
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith just one match remaining this weekend (Toulon v Toulouse) we take a llok at five talking points from the three games that have finished. Leinster nilled their opponents for the second week...
