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WATCH: Zebre Parma score the first try of the new season

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Watch as Zebre Parma power over the line to score the first try of the new season.    😍 WE HAVE THE FIRST TRY OF THE SEASON 😍@ZebreParma powering over the line 💥#BKTURC #URC | #ZEBvULS...

URC Round 1 Match Officials

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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,...

Bok Titans to spearhead Ireland's redemption

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As 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...

Coach Marco Bortolami renews Benneton contract

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Benetton Rugby is pleased to announce that Marco Bortolami will hold the role of head coach of the Lions until 30 June 2026 . The coach, who has led the Lions since July 2021,...

UPDATED: Manfredi replaces injured Bigi in Italy squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has called up hooker Marco Manfredi for the team's Rugby World Cup squad following Luca Bigi's injury. (changes to original announcement appear in bold)  Forwards   PropPietro...

Steven Kitshoff Overtakes Irish Star as URC Top 100 Leader

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff has risen to the No 1 spot in the latest update to the URC Top 100 with forward players dominating the upper end of the ‘pound-for-pound’ rankings.   Based...

Italy name side to face Japan on Saturday

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kieran Crowley, coach of the Italian men's rugby team, has announced the team that will face Japan on Saturday 26 August at 18.30 at the Monigo stadium in Treviso, the fourth and last summer test...

Fit-again Ange Capuozzo one of eight Italy changes versus Romania

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has made eight changes to his team for this Saturday’s clash with Romania in San Benedetto del Tronto, including the timely recall of the fit-again Ange...

Top 10 Signings Heading into the New Pro D2 Season

2 years ago by Larrissa Falls

  The ProD2 kicks-off this weekend so we’ve had a look at the top 10 players coming into France’s second division competition this season. *Listed in alphabetical order   Gervais...

Arendse, Steenkamp and Mkhari win big at 22/23 Bulls Awards evening

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blue Bulls held its annual combined awards evening, celebrating achievements by the Vodacom Bulls, Bulls junior sides as well as the Bulls Daisies who remain undefeated in their debut season of professional...