URC 2024/25 | Lions ready to take that next step
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the new season, we take a close look at each of our 16 teams with a report card on 2023/24 and what to expect from them in URC 4. The Emirates Lions were just one try off from a Play-Off spot...
Former Ireland Under-20, Munster and Connacht player, Rory Burke passes away
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEveryone in Irish Rugby is saddened by the tragic passing of former Ireland Under-20, Munster and Connacht player Rory Burke. Rory, who played his schools rugby with CBC Cork and his club rugby...
United Rugby Championship Ins & Outs (South Africa)
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLet us take a look at all the ins and outs for all the South African clubs ahead of the 2024/25 URC season. Vodacom Bulls Ins: Cobus Wiese – Sale Sharks Boeta Chamberlain – Hollywoodbets...
Hogg returns to Rugby in France
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was officially confirmed by Montpellier owner Mohed Altrad that former Scotland and British & Irish Lions full-back Stuart Hogg will be coming out of retirement to join Montpellier in...
La Rochelle progress to the Top 14 Semi-Final
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle will face Toulouse in the 1st Top 14 semi-final on Friday 21 June after beating RC Toulon in their Barrage match. Toulon had 62% possession and 65% territory but that was not enough to book...
The battle for a play-off spot and relegation heats up in ProD2
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe end of the regular season will prove to be a decisive moment for many teams in the French ProD2, as many will look to forge their own destinies. A Battle for first Place Currently occupying...
Ireland Lay Down Marker With Improved Performance Against France
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland Women (sponsored by Aon) lifted their game in a number of areas, losing their Guinness Six Nations opener 38-17 in Le Mans but keeping France to their lowest try and points tallies in...
Italy make long-awaited return to top 10
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly have returned to the top 10 of the Men's Rankings for the first time since June 2013. Sunday’s dramatic 13-13 draw against France in Lille earned the Azzurri one point to improve their overall...