Scarlets sign Cheetahs hooker Marnus van der Merwe
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets are delighted to confirm the signing of Toyota Cheetahs hooker Marnus van der Merwe ahead of the 2024-25 season. The 27-year-old has been earning rave reviews in South Africa and was...
Team News | Munster Side To Face Zebre
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster team has been named for Friday night’s BKT URC Round 11 clash against Zebre at Virgin Media Park (7.35pm). Buy €20 match tickets here. See event info here. Four Academy...
Meet Chris Dean: The Scottish centre stalwart with fond memories of his grassroots days
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFor Edinburgh stalwart Chris Dean, it all began at a grassroots club with a proud history of producing quality players for Scottish rugby. Dean first took up the sport at his home town team of North Berwick...
URC Round 11 Match Officials & Broadcasters
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe appointments for the United Rugby Championship fixtures in Round 11 have been confirmed and are available alongside the TV listings below. FRIDAY, MARCH 1 Edinburgh Rugby v Ospreys Hive Stadium,...
Scarlets’ dual-code dragon: The Origins of Sam Lousi
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales is known for its dragons. Adorned across their national flag, the dragon is frequently depicted in fiction as a monstrously large creature, capable of sudden and devastating destruction. It is appropriate...
Six Dragons called up for Wales U18 double-header
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbySIX Dragons youngsters will feature in a double-header for Wales Under-18s against Scotland in Ystrad Mynach on Sunday. There will be a fixture between the development teams at 12.30pm before...
Warren Gatland says ‘the right structures’ give Ireland an advantage over Wales
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales head coach Warren Gatland says he is “not 100 per cent convinced” that Welsh regional rugby will undergo the proper reset he feels it requires. Gatland admitted “it has probably...
Wales to play home match at Twickenham as Taylor Swift kicks them out of Cardiff
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales will face world champions South Africa at Twickenham in June due to Taylor Swift’s Principality Stadium concert. The Springboks’ first game since their World Cup triumph in France will...
DHL Stormers can clinch SA Shield in Pretoria
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith just two points separating the log leaders from Cape Town and the second-placed Northern Gautengers, it is impossible to underplay the significance to the destination of the South African Shield of...
STAT ATTACK: Unstoppable Gavin Coombes, Warrick Gelant magic & more
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWe've picked out some of the best stats from Round 10 of the BKT United Rugby Championship. Scarlets v Munster Gavin Coombes scored two tries, made the second-most carries (17), most dominant...
