Furbank and Sleightholme return for Saints in Champions Cup Final
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Furbank and Ollie Sleightholme return to Northampton Saints’ matchday 23 this weekend as the men in Black, Green and Gold take on Union Bordeaux Bègles in the Investec Champions...
Jimmy O'Brien to make 99th Leinster appearance
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Glasgow Warriors in Round 18 of the BKT United Rugby Championship on Saturday at Aviva Stadium (KO: 7.35pm, live on RTÉ2...
All to play for in final round of the URC (permutations)
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe final round of the United Rugby Championship regular season is here, and there are a variety of stakes on offer for the Irish provinces. Munster welcome Benetton to Virgin Media Park in Cork knowing...
Round 15 URC Team Announcements
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFRIDAY, APRIL 18 Edinburgh Rugby v Hollywoodbets Sharks Hive Stadium, Edinburgh – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 20.35 SA Referee: Andrew Brace (IRFU, 102nd league game) AR...
No medical evidence to outlaw 7-1 split
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby insists there is no medical evidence that 7-1 bench splits will lead to more injuries and the governing body has no plans to outlaw the tactic as a result. France deployed a bench of seven...
URC back in full force as playoff race reaches new heights
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe United Rugby Championship will be back to full throttle this weekend as the competition reaches round 13 and the race for playoff spots sears to new heights, with 15 of the 16 teams still in the race...
France 35-16 Scotland: Six Nations title sealed in Paris romp
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance defeated Scotland 35-16 in Paris to claim the Six Nations title in style on Saturday. Les Bleus went into the contest knowing victory would be enough to secure the championship for the second...
Gregor Brown set for start in the Stade de France
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the final match of the Guinness Men’s Six Nations, Gregor Townsend has made two changes to the starting line-up ahead of what is set to be a thrilling end to the championship. Under...
Scotland Squad Update
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the final week of the Guinness Six Nations Adam Hastings, Jack Mann, Alexander Masibaka and Kyle Steyn have joined the squad ahead of this weekend’s game against France Jack...
Gregor Townsend has called up Matt Currie, Nathan McBeth and Ben Muncaster.
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the Guinness Men's Six Nations match against Wales this Saturday, Gregor Townsend has called up Matt Currie, Nathan McBeth and Ben Muncaster. Matt Currie is recalled to the...
