Log positions key as the URC returns to action
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySecuring the best possible positions on the log will be the main driving force when the United Rugby Championship returns to action this weekend as the pressure mounts with only five rounds remaining before...
Scarlets great Ken Owens to retire from rugby
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer club captain and one of the Scarlets’ all-time greats, Ken Owens, has announced his retirement from rugby. The 37-year-old hooker will be remembered as one of the finest players to pull on...
Former All Blacks coach Foster makes Japan move
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks head coach Ian Foster will join Japan's Toyota Verblitz next season, the club said Tuesday, reuniting him with Steve Hansen and joined by Rugby League star Joseph Manu. Foster has not...
Munster Travelling Squad Named For South Africa Trip
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA 30-player travelling squad has departed for South Africa ahead of the URC games against Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria this Saturday and the Emirates Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday week. Munster players...
Luan De Bruin to join Newcastle Falcons
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have added ballast and experience to their forward pack with the signing of Edinburgh prop Luan de Bruin. The 31-year-old has played at both loose-head and tight-head, and arrives in...
EPCR Challenge Cup semi-final matchups and details confirmed
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe EPCR Challenge Cup semi-final matches have been set after a thrilling set of quarter-final games. Benetton Rugby reached a second semi-final in a row with victory over Connacht Rugby,...
Northampton Saints vs Bulls: Top Performers
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a high scoring affair between Northampton Saints and the Bulls at Franklin Gardens, the Saints proved too powerful running in 9 tries to defeat the South African outfit 59-22 to advance to the...
Japan League One Review
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Dented Steelers All Black Ardie Savea’s hopes of finishing his sabbatical with a Japan Rugby League One title took a major blow after Kobelco Kobe Steelers dropped out of the...
Combined XV: Stormers v La Rochelle
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA windy day down in Cape Town produced a thrilling match between Two-time defending champions La Rochelle and the South African based side Stormers. La Rochelle found their fighting spirit after...
Stormers vs La Rochelle: The top peformers
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe defending Champions Cup Champions La Rochelle put on a valiant display in the second half, win 21-22 against the stormers earlier today, after trailing 13-0 at the half. The South African side put...
