South Africa return to the URC this weekend
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyApart from Nelspruit, South African eyes will be on Johannesburg, Pretoria, Bridgend and Galway on Saturday as the four local franchises get their Vodacom United Rugby Championship season underway. The...
Sharks name team to kickoff URC campaign
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks’ United Rugby Championship campaign kicks off this weekend with a trip to Galway in Ireland to take on Connacht at Dexcom Stadium on Saturday evening. Following recent snow in the KZN...
Saints sign locks Spencer and Thornbury on short-term deals
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLocks Will Spencer and Gavin Thornbury have both joined Northampton Saints on short-term contracts. Spencer, 32, and Thornbury, 30, have linked-up with the men in Black, Green and Gold to provide...
URC Round 2 Referee's
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Glasgow Warriors v Benetton Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA & SA Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen (SARU,...
Sharks squad to travel for opening URC game
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe dust has hardly settled on the victorious Carling Currie Cup campaign and it is already time for the Hollywoodbets Sharks to shift focus from their title-winning effort onto the Vodacom United Rugby...
URC Round 1 TOTW
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJust a few months ago we wathced Glasgow Warriors seal an incredible victory in the Final against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld. Just three days ago the competition got back underway. Here is out Team of...
United Rugby Championship Review Round 1
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLate Drama Across The URC It was a tale of nail-biting contests and dramatic finishes on the opening weekend of the United Rugby Championship season. Reigning champions Glasgow Warriors were beaten by...
Munster v Connacht | Winners & Losers
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA thrilling game toopen the URC season for Munster and Connacht saw the home team take the win in a seesaw battle. Here are our winners and losers from the game Winners: Tony Butler: The...
Connacht ready for tough Munster opener
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMack Hansen starts first game since New Year’s Day Santiago Cordero returns from international duty with Argentina Debuts for Ben Murphy, Josh Ioane and Piers O’Conor Connacht...
Munster Side For URC Opener
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster team has been named for Saturday’s URC opener against Connacht at Thomond Park. Hooker Diarmuid Barron captains the side as new signings Thaakir Abrahams, Tom Farrell and Billy Burns...