Vodacom Bulls name squad for season opener against Zebre
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls have officially locked in their match-day 23 for the opening fixture of the new Vodacom United Rugby Championship (URC) season, turning to a mix of seasoned campaigners and explosive...
URC, Round One - referee appointments
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match officials appointments of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Round 1 fixtures have been confirmed. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Benetton v Dragons RFC(Stadio Monigo, Treviso – Kick-off:...
Ackermann looking for early-season momentum from Bulls
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls launch their United Rugby Championship campaign at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi this Saturday, but head coach Johan Ackermann is making sure no one in his travelling party is packing...
Cullen names travelling squad for opening URC rounds in South Africa
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has announced a 41-man squad to head to South Africa for the opening two rounds of the BKT United Rugby Championship.After successfully defending their title in the...
URC 2026/27 Transfer Ins & Outs: Italian Clubs
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith no international action and almost two months still to go until the start of the 2026/27 United Rugby Championship season, the on-field action may be taking a breather—but off the...
Italy Name Team to Face New Zealand in Nations Championship
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Gonzalo Quesada has named his side for Saturday's Nations Championship clash against New Zealand, with the match set to kick off at 5:10pm local time (7:10am CEST) at Sky Stadium...
Zambonin locks into new Chiefs contract early
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs and Italian international lock Andrea Zambonin has put pen to paper on an early contract until the end of the 2027/28 season. In the direct aftermath of starting the Gallagher PREM final...
The Italian XV for the challenge against Japan in their debut Nations Championship match
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGonzalo Quesada, Head Coach of the Italian Men's National Team, has announced the team that will face Japan on Saturday 4 July at 5:40 pm local time (10:40 am Italian time) at the Chichibunomiya Stadium...
Pools Confirmed | Champions & Challenge Cup Draw Complete
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe stage is set for another blockbuster Investec Champions Cup campaign, with the draw producing four mouth-watering pools packed with champions, historic rivals and European heavyweights. Tier...
Seven Munster Departures Confirmed
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby can confirm that senior players Tony Butler, Fionn Gibbons, Paddy Patterson and Andrew Smith will depart the province this summer. We can also confirm that Academy props George Hadden and...
