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Leinster’s Nienaber relishing a season like no other

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby’s World Cup-winning coach Jacques Nienaber says they are privileged to be experiencing a season like no other.   With the RDS being redeveloped, the Irish giants have adopted...

URC resumes with gripping local derbies

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Vodacom United Rugby Championship returns with a bang this weekend after back-to-back rounds of Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup rugby, and to the delight of local fans, they will be treated...

Liam Turner ruled out for Leinster

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship Round 8 match against Connacht Rugby at Aviva Stadium (KO: 5.30pm, live on RTÉ...

Toulon v Glasgow | Timeline of Key Moments

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Toulon secure a big one point win over the URC Champions on home soil. Here are the key moments during this clash.   4’ Lewis Ludlam Breakdown Penalty: From that attacking line out Leicester...

Premiership teams gear up for round 2 of the Champions Cup

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup returns with a strong Anglo-French feel to this weekend’s fixtures. Across both competitions, five Premiership Rugby sides are in action against French...

NORTHAMPTON SAINTS SIGN HOOKER HENRY WALKER

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints today announce that hooker Henry Walker has joined the Club from Ealing Trailfinders with immediate effect.   The 105kg 26-year-old arrives at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s...

SA teams look for improvement on Super Saturday

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

While the Sharks and Cheetahs will look to build on their encouraging starts to the Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup last week, the Bulls, Stormers, and Lions will target a strong comeback after suffering...

Van der Merwe commits to the capital

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh Rugby is thrilled to announce that Scotland internationalist and British & Irish Lion, Duhan van der Merwe, has committed his long-term future to the club by signing a new multi-year...

Eben Etzebeth to lead Sharks against Exeter

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks side to take the field on Saturday is a Springbok-laden team that hosts Exeter Chiefs in a first round Investec Champions Cup clash at Kings Park. Eben Etzebeth is back to lead the team...

Ugly win for Leinster and Sharks scrape home

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ugly win delights Leinster’s Leo   It’s now a magnificent seven for league leaders Leinster Rugby who just keep on winning.   You wondered if they might finally have found their...