Mixed fortunes on the road for SA teams in URC
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a weekend of mixed emotions for South Africa’s four franchises in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, with the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions providing rays of light in their opening...
First home win for Chieka as Leicester beat Saints
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Cheika oversaw a memorable first home victory as Leicester Tigers boss as they beat rivals and Premiership title holders Northampton Saints. Freddie Steward put the hosts ahead with a try...
Close defeats show Bok Women are a work in progress
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe close defeat to Italy – similiarly to last weekend’s match against Australia – shows that the Springbok Women have become a very competitive team on the international stage, but according...
James Ryan 'excited' to play alongside RG Snyman
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe greatest occasions demand the greatest stage and James Ryan knows that it doesn’t get much bigger than Leinster vs Munster at Croke Park. “It’s got to be right up there now...
Lions leader Horn setting his sights on the Springboks
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen you consider the competition for back row spots in the Springboks set-up, you would imagine it must be pretty daunting for an uncapped player with international ambitions. Just for starters,...
Bulls change four for Osprey's visit
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls have made three changes to the starting xv personnel with an additional fourth in the impact squad to make it four changes in a slightly rotated forward pack for round four of the 2024/25...
Munster side to face Leinster at Croke Park announced
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster team has been named for Saturday’s URC round four clash against Leinster at a sold-out Croke Park. The game kicks off at 5.45pm with live coverage on RTÉ. There are four changes...
Keddie returns for Lions encounter
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyInfluential back row Harri Keddie returns as Dragons RFC face Emirates Lions in the BKT United Rugby at Rodney Parade on Sunday afternoon (kick-off 2.30pm). Keddie is one of four changes made by Head...
Ospreys announce team to face Bulls
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys have named their squad to face the Vodacom Bulls in the Unity Round of the BKT URC. The fixture will take place at the Swansea.com Stadium and is kicking off on Saturday 12th October at...
Three changes as Leo Cullen names side to face Munster at Croke Park
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Munster Rugby in Round 4 of the BKT United Rugby Championship tomorrow at Croke Park (KO: 5.45pm, live on RTÉ 2 and Premier...
