URC to make adjustments to the tournament next season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African teams will be looking forward to a slight adjustment to scheduling next season as the URC are reportedly looking into the South African sides making just two trips to Europe in the regular...
Rhys Webb is stepping back from international rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales scrum-half Rhys Webb has become the third Welsh veteran to announce his retirement from international rugby just months ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Webb revealed he is stepping back from...
Munster Rugby Departing Players Confirmed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was confirmed earlier this season that Malakai Fekitoa (Benetton) and Ben Healy (Edinburgh) will join new clubs ahead of the 2023/24 season. Additionally, we can confirm that Liam O’Connor, Eoin...
Updates to Barbarian F.C. and World XV squads confirmed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySam Johnson and Taichi Takahashi have been added to the Barbarian F.C. squad for this weekend’s Killik Cup clash at Twickenham Stadium, and Jordi Murphy also joins the World XV. Glasgow...
Alun Wyn Jones announces retirement from international rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and Lions great Alun Wyn Jones has announced his shock retirement from international rugby just months out from the World Cup. The 37-year-old lock made 170 international appearances,...
Justin Tipuric retires from international rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a decision that will be sorely felt by Welsh rugby, Justin Tipuric announced his retirement from the international stage today after winning 93 caps for his country. The Trebanos RFC product has been...
Barbarians announce their squad to play World XV
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Barbarians face the World XV at Twickenham at the end of the month. Here is their squad ahead of the clash. Forwards: Nic Dolly (Leicester Tigers / England) Taulupe Faletau (Cardiff...
Johan Goosen picks up the Gilbert Golden Boot Award
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJohan Goosen has been named the winner at the 2022/23 URC Awards picking up the Gilbert Golden Boot. This prize recognises the season’s most accurate place-kicker,...
URC Awards: Try of the Season & Ironman Named
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton centre Joaquin Riera and Emirates Lions full-back Quan Horn have added their names to the United Rugby Championship Awards list picking up Try of the Season and the Ironman awards respectively. Benetton...
Preview: Leinster vs Munster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster have a huge URC semi-final against Leinster this weekend after Saturday’s quarter-final victory over Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun. The province upset the odds to defeat Glasgow...
