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Ulster edge to victory over Emirates Lions

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster came from behind to beat the Lions 24-17 at a windswept Kingspan Stadium scoring three tries to the visitors’ two in game which was in the balance throughout. James Hume, Jacob Stockdale...

Bleak Vodacom URC weekend for South Africa

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Difficult conditions, a lack of discipline and a little bit of unluckiness were part of the mix as all four South African teams came up short in the fifth round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship...

Maro Itoje’s future in England plunged into doubt after Saracens ask him to take pay cut

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Maro Itoje’s England and Saracens future has been plunged into doubt after it emerged the lock has been asked to take a 50 per cent pay cut by the north London club. Saracens fear the British and...

Scarlets welcome back Johnny Williams for Dublin trip

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales international Johnny Williams returns to the Scarlets side for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship round five match with Leinster in Dublin (19:35; S4C). Williams has overcome a hamstring...

State Unions Call For Resignation of RUGBY AUSTRALIA Chair

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six Rugby Australia member unions, including Queensland, ACT and West Australia, have today called on Rugby Australia Chair Hamish McLennan to immediately resign from the Board. The unions have sent...

George North approaches Provence Rugby - reports

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Currently second in Pro D2, Provence Rugby is also very active on the transfer market and is working hard to secure the services of Welsh star, George North. The Aix leaders want the great dynamic launched...

Belfast holds key to Emirates Lions hot streak

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a rough start to the season, the unheralded Emirates Lions have rediscovered their roar and are licking their lips at the prospect of returning to South Africa with the prize scalp of Ulster in Belfast.   Winless...

British Irish & Lions announce strategic partnership with Premiership rugby and United Rugby Championship

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British & Irish Lions have today announced the formation of a historic partnership with Premiership Rugby and the United Rugby Championship for the 2025 Lions Tour to Australia. The strategic...

Disciplinary Decision - Taine Basham

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Disciplinary process related to Taine Basham's Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 4 game against Leinster on Sunday, November 12 has resulted in a four game suspension. After an act...