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URC – Round 11 Review

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

League leaders Leinster pushed all the way   Relieved Leinster Rugby boss Leo Cullen paid tribute to an “unbelievably dogged” display from the Ospreys following his team’s hard-fought...

Weekend of upsets in URC derbies

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saturday’s thrilling South African derby round in the United Rugby Championship delivered victories for the lower ranked teams on the log with the Lions holding out the Stormers in Johannesburg before...

URC Round 11 Preview

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh Rugby v Zebre Parma, Friday 7.35pm   Sides from Argentina, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Ireland, Wales, England and, of course, Scotland are name-checked in the Edinburgh team...

Sharks name team to face the Bulls

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks will travel to Loftus Versfeld for Saturday’s second round Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with the Vodacom Bulls.The return leg of this fixtures presents a big challenge for the...

SA derbies take centre stage in URC yet again

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two gripping South African derbies will take centre stage in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday as the competition reaches round 11, which also marks the first of two Origins Rounds where the players...

Meet Daniel Kasende – A player with a real tale to tell

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Daniel Kasende is a man who has a back story with a difference and a real awareness of the people who have played a key part in his rugby journey.   The Ospreys winger was born in Kinshasa, the...

Borthwick hopeful of Feyi-Wabaso and Furbank return for Six Nations

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick said that injured duo Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and George Furbank could return to England's ranks before the end of the Six Nations.  Feyi-Waboso decided against having surgery on...

Seán O’Brien Signs New Contract

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to announce a two-year contract extension for Seán O’Brien. The 26-year-old, who can play in the centre and on the wing, has been an excellent addition...

Niall Scannell extends his stay with Munster

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to announce a one-year contract extension for Niall Scannell. The 20-cap Ireland international hooker is on track to reach 200 appearances for Munster having scored...

Junior Bok squad named for Georgian tour

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

A squad of 30 players will depart to Georgia on Sunday as the Junior Springboks kick off their 2025 season with a short tour, which features three matches and forms an integral part of the national Under-20...