URC Round 11 Preview
23 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby v Zebre Parma, Friday 7.35pm Sides from Argentina, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Ireland, Wales, England and, of course, Scotland are name-checked in the Edinburgh team...
Malherbe reaches Stormers 150
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyTighthead prop Frans Malherbe will earn his 150th cap for the DHL Stormers in the Vodacom URC Origin Round clash with the Emirates Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday. He will become just the second player...
Alex is a Mann with a real appetite for success
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyA lex Mann is a player with an appetite for success in every sense of the phrase. The Welsh international has been working hard at adding some bulk over the last nine months, particularly when...
Sharks name team to face the Bulls
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks will travel to Loftus Versfeld for Saturday’s second round Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with the Vodacom Bulls.The return leg of this fixtures presents a big challenge for the...
SA derbies take centre stage in URC yet again
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo gripping South African derbies will take centre stage in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday as the competition reaches round 11, which also marks the first of two Origins Rounds where the players...
Meet Daniel Kasende – A player with a real tale to tell
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyDaniel Kasende is a man who has a back story with a difference and a real awareness of the people who have played a key part in his rugby journey. The Ospreys winger was born in Kinshasa, the...
Ireland Squad Update
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland squad returned to Dublin on Monday afternoon and the Match Day 23 from Sunday’s bonus point win over Scotland will enjoy a short break before returning for a mini camp from Wednesday...
Seán O’Brien Signs New Contract
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to announce a two-year contract extension for Seán O’Brien. The 26-year-old, who can play in the centre and on the wing, has been an excellent addition...
Niall Scannell extends his stay with Munster
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to announce a one-year contract extension for Niall Scannell. The 20-cap Ireland international hooker is on track to reach 200 appearances for Munster having scored...
Junior Bok squad named for Georgian tour
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyA squad of 30 players will depart to Georgia on Sunday as the Junior Springboks kick off their 2025 season with a short tour, which features three matches and forms an integral part of the national Under-20...
