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URC Round 2 Preview

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby v Dragons RFC, 7.35pm, Friday   Dai Flanagan says his buoyant Dragons are relishing the prospect of running out at the Aviva Stadium.   They have headed to Dublin in good spirits...

South Africa return to the URC this weekend

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Apart 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...

Hastings starts for Glasgow as Sutherland set for debut

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

A Glasgow Warriors side showing six changes from last weekend will take to the field tomorrow night, as Franco Smith’s squad welcome Benetton to Scotstoun for their 2024/25 home opener under...

URC Round 2 Referee's

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

  FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27     Glasgow Warriors v Benetton Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow  – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA & SA Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen (SARU,...

URC Round 1 TOTW

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Just 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

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Late 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...

Ulster ready to take on Glasgow in season opener

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

    Head Coach, Richie Murphy, has named his Ulster team to face Glasgow Warriors in Round 1 of the United Rugby Championship at Kingspan Stadium (KO 7 45pm). Captain, Iain Henderson,...

Talakai to make debut as Fagerson reaches 150

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sam Talakai will make his Glasgow Warriors debut in the opening round of the 2024/25 BKT United Rugby Championship against Ulster tomorrow night, after being named in a matchday 23 that also sees...

Harry Sheridan commits future to Ulster Rugby

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster Rugby forward, Harry Sheridan, has committed his future to the province, signing a new two-year-deal that will keep him playing in the white jersey until at least 2027. The combative...

Easterby names Emerging Ireland squad for SA tour

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cormac Izuchukwu is one of two players set for their second Emerging Ireland Tour to South Africa.  Head Coach Simon Easterby has today named a 33-player Emerging Ireland squad...