Ed Byrne captains Leinster against Vodacom Bulls
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Vodacom Bulls in Round 18 of the BKT United Rugby Championship on Saturday afternoon, has been named (KO: 3pm Irish time –...
What’s At Stake In Round 18 Of The BKT URC?
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDHL Stormers v Benetton (5.30pm, Friday)Having been in second spot for so long this season, the DHL Stormers relinquished that all-important position with last weekend’s 26-24 defeat at home to Munster....
Bulls unchanged for Leinster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls have named an unchanged matchday 23 that will do duty against table-topping Irish side, Leinster in the ultimate round of the 2022/23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship at Loftus Versfeld...
Navidi retires following glittering career
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJosh Navidi will retire from rugby with immediate effect after failing to successfully recover from a serious neck injury. The 32-year-old flanker has not played since picking up the injury during the...
Massive weekend for SA teams in final URC pool round
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA massive final round of United Rugby Championship pool matches awaits the South African teams this weekend, as the competition builds up to the playoffs early next month where the top teams will be chasing...
URC Round 18 Stats: Lions vs Zebre Parma
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA look at the match stats ahead of round 18 of the United Rugby Championship. Lions Quan Horn has played more URC minutes this season than any other player – all but one of his...
URC Coaching IQ Keeps Growing as Matfield Backs Nienabar to Make Leinster 'Even More Powerful'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African legend Victor Matfield believes the recruitment of Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber will make Leinster even more powerful. And former Ireland star Gordon D’Arcy feels...
Billy Twelvetrees to depart Kingsholm at the end of the season.
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter over 270 appearances in Cherry & White, club stalwart, Billy Twelvetrees, will embark on a new challenge at the conclusion of the 2022-23 season, bringing an end to his 11-year tenure at Kingsholm. Twelvetrees,...
How the Round 17 matches played out in the URC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster, Connacht and the Vodacom Bulls joined Leinster, the DHL Stormers, Ulster and Glasgow Warriors in the Final Eight with one round remaining. The Stormers saw their 19-game winning streak in Cape...
Dai Young And Toby Booth Ready For Huge Judgement Day Debut With So Much On The Line
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt will be a first taste of Judgement Day for both Dai Young and Toby Booth this weekend and what an initiation it’s going to be. The Welsh Shield and qualification for the Heineken Champions Cup...
