Disciplinary Decision - Taine Basham
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Disciplinary process related to Taine Basham's Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 4 game against Leinster on Sunday, November 12 has resulted in a four game suspension. After an act...
A new era for women's rugby begins this weekend
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA new era for women’s rugby kicks off this weekend as the inaugural Allianz Premiership Women's Rugby campaign gets underway. Four matches will get the ball rolling as the...
Leigh Halfpenny announces international retirement after 101 caps for Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeigh Halfpenny has announced he is to retire from international duty with Wales following the team’s exit from the Rugby World Cup. Wales were knocked out by Argentina at the quarter-final stage,...
Cardiff Rugby v Benetton preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReleased at the end of last season, Welsh international centre Willis Halaholo is now back starting for Cardiff having signed a short-term contract. Looking ahead to the season opener, newly promoted...
Matthew Morgan announces retirement from rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMatthew Morgan has announced his retirement from rugby due to injury. The elusive full-back underwent knee surgery earlier in the year but has been unable to recover to resume training. The 31-year-old...
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...
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...
Meritocracy Qualification Will Make URC Stronger
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe BKT United Rugby Championship will introduce full meritocracy for EPCR qualification starting from this season (2023/24). In a change from the previous qualification method employed by the BKT...
Coach Marco Bortolami renews Benneton contract
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton 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,...
Former Ireland Fly-half Ian Madigan announces retirement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland international Ian Madigan has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the age of 34. The Ulster Fly-half steps away from the game after a 14-year professional career, during...
