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New Edinburgh halfback pairing ahead of Lions match

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Club co-captain Ben Vellacott and stand-off Ben Healy will start for tomorrow’s clash against the Lions at Emirates Airlink Park (5 October, kick-off 12.45pm UK, 1.45pm local) – live...

Ulster ready to take on Bulls in Pretoria

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster Head Coach, Richie Murphy, has named his Ulster side to take on Bulls at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Round 3 of the United Rugby Championship. The starting XV features three players...

Van der Merwe excited to be back for Lions vs Edinburgh clash

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Emirates Lions welcome Edinburgh to Emirates Airline Park this Saturday for Round 3 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. Kick-off in Johannesburg is scheduled for 13:45.   Springbok Edwill...

URC Round 3 Preview

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Rugby v Glasgow Warriors, 7.35pm, Friday Entertainment will be the name of the game for Cardiff when they welcome the BKT URC champions to the Arms Park. The Welsh side have made a flying start...

The Data Behind South Africa’s Rugby Championship Success

3 months ago by Jonny McCormick

After back-to-back World Cup titles and a Lions series victory, South Africa added to their recent trophy collection by claiming the 2024 Rugby Championship title. This current crop of Springboks are...

Easterby happy with Emerging Ireland’s Tour Opener

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Emerging Ireland head coach Simon Easterby was pleased with how his young players ‘stepped up to the challenge’ in their opening tour match against the Airlink Pumas. Despite...

Benetton sign Argentine hooker Agustìn Creevy

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A sensational signing for Benetton Rugby. The green and white franchise is happy to announce the signing of Agustìn Creevy. The hooker, who will join the team on Monday 21 October, has...

Kendellen: You’re Putting On A Green Jersey, That’s Enough Motivation In Itself

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Being a leader has become second nature to Munster back rower Alex Kendellen. The 23-year-old has captained every team he has been a part of since his school days in Cork. He took on the responsibility...

Match Officials for Round 3 of the URC

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 3 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below.   FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 Scarlets v Connacht Parc...

'Frustrated' Schmidt eager to improve after disappointing Rugby Championship

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia won just once at the Rugby Championship, and Joe Schmidt was frustrated after back-to-back losses to the All Blacks. Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is determined to build on a disappointing...