Griffiths set to reach a 100 while 3 others debut
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOllie Griffiths will make his 100th appearance for Dragons RFC as the Men of Gwent kick-off the new BKT United Rugby Championship season against Edinburgh Rugby at Rodney Parade on Saturday afternoon (kick-off...
Ferris Hails Munster’s Revival that Spurred Title Success
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStephen Ferris says Munster deserve major credit for going from being written off as the worst Irish province a year ago to now being the side that everyone is chasing in the BKT United Rugby Championship. The...
URC Round 1 Match Officials
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe appointments for the United Rugby Championship fixtures in Round 1 have been confirmed and are available alongside the TV listings below. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 Zebre Parma v Ulster Stadio Lanfranchi,...
Cullen and Smith Aim to Turn Disruption into Title Advantage
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster and Glasgow Warriors will both be fueled by their deep disappointment over the way last season ended when they lock horns on the opening weekend of the new BKT United Rugby Championship. After...
Williams Backs Old Rivals to Lead Welsh Hopes
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWing wizard Shane Williams believes the Scarlets will be the strongest performing Welsh team in the BKT United Rugby Championship this season. He also feels there will be an opportunity for a number of...
Paterson Sees More to Come from both Warriors and Edinburgh
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland great Chris Paterson feels Glasgow Warriors will have unfinished business this season, while it’s a case of not quite knowing what to expect from Edinburgh. Glasgow Warriors went...
Bok Titans to spearhead Ireland's redemption
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs Ireland grieves a disappointing 2023 Rugby World Cup exit, Steven Kitshoff is the embodiment of hope and revival for an Ulster team determined to bounce back in the 2023-24 BKT United Rugby Championship. Like...
Leinster issue Injury Update ahead of Glasgow Warriors clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued his first Injury Report of the 2023/24 season, ahead of Sunday's BKT United Rugby Championship opener against Glasgow Warriors. The two teams meet in Scotstoun...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 20-21 October, 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the semi-finals of Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. Permutation highlights: New Zealand will return to number one if they beat Argentina and South...
Keith Earls Confirms His Retirement From Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKeith Earls has today confirmed his retirement from rugby with immediate effect, bringing the curtain down on a stellar and inspirational career with Munster and Ireland. The 36-year-old calls time...
