URC Round 1 | Match Officials, Broadcasters and Kick Off details
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyROUND 1 The match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 1 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings...
Leinster give AIL star Jerry Cahir short-term contract and issue injury update
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen announces a short-term senior contract for Jerry Cahir.The former Cistercian College, Roscrea prop has made a name for himself over the last few years in the Energia...
Caelan Doris Confirmed as Leinster Rugby Captain for 2024/25 Season
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby have confirmed that Caelan Doris will continue as club captain for the 2024/25 United Rugby Championship season. Head coach Leo Cullen made the announcement ahead of Leinster’s season...
Erasmus keeps faith in core of squad to face Pumas
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Wednesday named most of the players who were members of the squad that retained the Freedom Cup in New Zealand last weekend in his 33-man squad for their closing two Castle...
A look at who’s in charge at each of the 16 URC clubs
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2025/26 United Rugby Championship is almost upon us and ahead of the big kick-off on September 26th, we’ve taken a deep dive on the head coach of each of our 16 clubs. Which coach do you think...
5 players to watch in the URC this season
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe United Rugby Championship is more than just a battleground for established internationals — it’s also a stage where the next generation can announce themselves. Each of the five competing...
Leinster lock in coaches with contract extensions
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the start of the BKT United Rugby Championship season for Leinster on Friday week away to the DHL Stormers in Cape Town, Leinster Rugby Head Coach, Leo Cullen has confirmed a number of changes...
Bemand Names Ireland Team For Women’s Rugby World Cup Quarter-Final
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Scott Bemand has named his Ireland Match Day Squad for Sunday’s Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 quarter-final clash against France in Exeter. After progressing through the Pool stages,...
Rassie runs the changes after early team announcement
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look backline for the second Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday, where Ethan Hooker will earn his first start in the green and gold jumper. The...
Erasmus sticks with tried and tested players for New Zealand Tour
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus stuck to the players who did duty for the team in their opening two Rugby Championship matches against Australia for their tour to New Zealand, where they will play back-to-back...
