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Stormers and Bull off to a perfect start

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Stormers and Bulls started the new Vodacom United Rugby Championship season on a perfect note with bonus-point victories in Gauteng on the weekend.   The Emirates Lions refused to give...

Cardiff Rugby v Benetton preview

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Released 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...

Connacht v Ospreys preview

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ospreys great Justin Tipuric makes his 200th appearance for the region as he captains them from the openside flank at the Galway Sportsground. Meanwhile, centre Tom Farrell brings up the century for Connacht,...

WATCH: Zebre Parma score the first try of the new season

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Watch as Zebre Parma power over the line to score the first try of the new season.    😍 WE HAVE THE FIRST TRY OF THE SEASON 😍@ZebreParma powering over the line 💥#BKTURC #URC | #ZEBvULS...

URC Round 1 Match Officials

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The appointments for the United Rugby Championship fixtures in Round 1 have been confirmed and are available alongside the TV listings below. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 Zebre Parma v Ulster Stadio Lanfranchi,...

Bok Titans to spearhead Ireland's redemption

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

As Ireland grieves a disappointing 2023 Rugby World Cup exit, Steven Kitshoff is the embodiment of hope and revival for an Ulster team determined to bounce back in the 2023-24 BKT United Rugby Championship.     Like...

Coach Marco Bortolami renews Benneton contract

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Benetton 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,...

UPDATED: Manfredi replaces injured Bigi in Italy squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has called up hooker Marco Manfredi for the team's Rugby World Cup squad following Luca Bigi's injury. (changes to original announcement appear in bold)  Forwards   PropPietro...

Steven Kitshoff Overtakes Irish Star as URC Top 100 Leader

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff has risen to the No 1 spot in the latest update to the URC Top 100 with forward players dominating the upper end of the ‘pound-for-pound’ rankings.   Based...