Leinster star Conor O'Brien has been forced to retire
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Leinster Rugby centre Conor O’Brien has announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect due to injury. The 26-year-old Mullingar centre played 24 times for Leinster...
Stormers set to defend URC title in Stellenbosch and Gqeberha
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stormers will play some home games in Stellenbosch and Gqeberha during their United Rugby Championship title defence this season. The South African franchise confirmed the news on Wednesday...
Over 34 million fans tune into URC as debut season sets new broadcast records
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOver 34 million fans tuned into the inaugural United Rugby Championship season as the league set a number of major broadcast records in its first campaign. With records set for the season-long...
1 month until URC 2022-23 kick-off
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2022-23 URC begins in exactly one month, bringing viewers the best of Celtic, Italian and South African club rugby. The old format had a vigorous injection last season with the introduction...
Mesake Doge and Iosefo Masi are headed for Super Rugby in 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Fijian Drua have today announced the signing of Flying Fijians prop Mesake Doge and Tokyo Olympics 7s Gold Medalist Iosefo Masi for the next two Super Rugby Pacific seasons. The...
United Rugby Championship 2022/23 Kick-Off Times Confirmed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe URC have confirmed the kick-off times for all 18 rounds of the United Rugby Championship for the 2022/23 season. Glasgow Warriors will bookend the start and finish of the regular...
Gareth Williams joins Scarlets as defence coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets can confirm that Gareth Williams has joined the senior coaching team as defence coach. Williams will take over the role from Hugh Hogan who leaves the Scarlets after one season. Williams,...
Every United Rugby Championship Clubs New Signing Ahead Of The 2022/23 Season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe United Rugby Championship sides have kicked off the pre-season ahead of the second season of the competition with some new faces in the squads. We run you through every signing...
2022/23 United Rugby Championship Fixtures Announced
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second United Rugby Championship season kicks off in 50 days’ time with the league ready to build upon an enormously successful first campaign that saw the Stormers claim the inaugural URC title. All...
Tonga qualify for World Cup after dismissing Hong Kong
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga have secured their place at the 2023 Rugby World Cup after beating Asian champions Hong Kong. The Tongans romped to a 44-22 win in the Asia/Pacific play-off on Saturday at Australia's...
