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Ulster ready to take on Glasgow in season opener

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

    Head Coach, Richie Murphy, has named his Ulster team to face Glasgow Warriors in Round 1 of the United Rugby Championship at Kingspan Stadium (KO 7 45pm). Captain, Iain Henderson,...

Talakai to make debut as Fagerson reaches 150

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sam Talakai will make his Glasgow Warriors debut in the opening round of the 2024/25 BKT United Rugby Championship against Ulster tomorrow night, after being named in a matchday 23 that also sees...

Harry Sheridan commits future to Ulster Rugby

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster Rugby forward, Harry Sheridan, has committed his future to the province, signing a new two-year-deal that will keep him playing in the white jersey until at least 2027. The combative...

Easterby names Emerging Ireland squad for SA tour

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cormac Izuchukwu is one of two players set for their second Emerging Ireland Tour to South Africa.  Head Coach Simon Easterby has today named a 33-player Emerging Ireland squad...

Match Officials for Round 1 of the URC

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 1 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below.   To avoid a clash with the Carling Currie...

Bemand Names 30-Player Ireland Squad For WXV1 In Vancouver

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Scott Bemand has today named a 30-player Ireland Women’s XVs squad, sponsored by Aon, for the upcoming WXV1 campaign in Vancouver. Following Saturday’s...

Glasgow embracing life as champions

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Franco Smith insists Glasgow Warriors are embracing the challenge of having a target on their back as BKT URC champions.   Smith’s team won the title in thrilling fashion at the end of last...

Where To Watch URC Round 1

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

ROUND 1 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20   Cardiff Rugby v Zebre Parma Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff  – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA & SA Live on: BBC Wales, Premier Sports, SuperSport, Flo...

Doris to captain Leinster this season

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster and Ireland back row Caelan Doris has been named Leinster Rugby captain ahead of the start of the 2024/25 season. The 26-year-old made his Leinster debut against Connacht in April 2018. A season...

Leinster Captain retires after winning fourth interpro title

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby captain Hannah O'Connor has announced her retirement from Leinster and Irish rugby.The Leinster captain, who led her team to back-to-back Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship titles...