Blade Thomson to retire from rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlade Thomson has announced he is to retire from rugby. The 32-year-old back-rower is to hang up his boots following a head injury. Signed from the Wellington-based Hurricanes in 2018,...
URC Team Announcements
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for Friday night's Round 14 fixtures of the BKT United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information. Glasgow vs Ulster Stafford...
Spotlight on local derbies as URC returns with a bang
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe stakes will be sky-high for all four South African teams this weekend as a full round of Vodacom United Rugby Championship action returns and sides turn their attention on the race to the playoffs,...
Rhys Ruddock On Why He Chose The Green Of Ireland Over The Red Of Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe voice on the other end of the line serves as an immediate reminder that Rhys Ruddock is a rugby player with a pretty unique back story. Straight away, it’s unmistakable - that Welsh lilt to the...
Meet Steff Evans: Welsh Rugby’s Record-Breaking Answer to Harry Kane
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHe’s been dubbed Welsh rugby’s answer to Harry Kane and Steff Evans is certainly one prolific finisher. The Scarlets winger is now his country’s all-time top try scorer in the...
Munster Squad Update | Preparations Continue for Ospreys at Thomond
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster squad are continuing preparations at the HPC ahead of Friday’s URC round 14 clash against Ospreys at Thomond Park (7.35pm). Gavin Coombes, Keith Earls and Roman Salanoa...
25 Retained for Ireland Mini Camp as Players Return to Provinces for URC Action
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland coaching group will retain 25 players for the two day mini camp at the IRFU High Performance Centre later this week while the remainder of the squad have returned to their provinces to play...
Duhan van der Merwe makes for great viewing
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is at Edinburgh that Duhan van der Merwe has grown to become one of the most powerful and lethal wingers in world rugby, and it is in the United Rugby Championship that his superhuman capabilities are...
Munster Injury Update: Conway out for 3-4 months
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster squad returned to training at the HPC on Monday to begin preparations for next Friday’s URC round 14 clash against Ospreys at Thomond Park (7.35pm). Roman Salanoa has been called...
Stormers remain on course in the URC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe DHL Stormers remained on course for a possible home playoff spot in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Saturday as they registered their ninth victory of the competition by defeating the Cell...
