Munster make changes ahead of Zebre fixture
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster team has been named for Saturday’s URC Round 2 clash against Zebre at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma (KO 3pm Irish time, live on RTÉ and Premier Sports). There are four...
Centre duo to start for Edinburgh against the Bulls
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCentres Mark Bennett and Matt Scott move into the starting line-up to face the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld this Saturday (28 September, 3pm local, 2pm UK time) to rekindle their long-standing partnership...
Buckley to earn 250th appearance for Connacht
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht head coach Pete Wilkins has named his matchday squad for tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship clash against the Hollywoodbets Sharks at Dexcom Stadium (k/o 7.35pm). There are...
URC Round 2 Preview
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster 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
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyApart 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...
Sharks name team to kickoff URC campaign
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks’ United Rugby Championship campaign kicks off this weekend with a trip to Galway in Ireland to take on Connacht at Dexcom Stadium on Saturday evening. Following recent snow in the KZN...
Saints sign locks Spencer and Thornbury on short-term deals
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLocks Will Spencer and Gavin Thornbury have both joined Northampton Saints on short-term contracts. Spencer, 32, and Thornbury, 30, have linked-up with the men in Black, Green and Gold to provide...
URC Round 2 Referee's
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Glasgow Warriors v Benetton Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA & SA Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen (SARU,...
Sharks squad to travel for opening URC game
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe dust has hardly settled on the victorious Carling Currie Cup campaign and it is already time for the Hollywoodbets Sharks to shift focus from their title-winning effort onto the Vodacom United Rugby...
URC Round 1 TOTW
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJust 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...
