URC Round 7 Preview
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors v Scarlets, 7.35pm, Friday Blair Murray’s hectic start to the season continues as he goes straight back into the Scarlets team for the clash with the BKT URC champions at...
Ireland could drop to third in World Rugby rankings
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this weekend's Autumn Nations Series and Rugby Europe matches. Permutation highlights: Ireland cannot improve their rating with victory over Australia...
Five players return from injury for Leinster
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Ulster Rugby in Round 7 of the United Rugby Championship at Kingspan Stadium on Friday night (KO: 7.35pm, live on BBC Two Northern...
URC back with local derby and Irish double
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first local derby of the United Rugby Championship season is on the cards when the competition returns this weekend, while the two Gauteng sides are in for tough matches in Ireland. After...
Munster Squad Update
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster squad are preparing at the HPC ahead of Saturday’s URC round eight clash against Emirates Lions at Thomond Park. Lions are flying high in the URC with four wins from five games. Kick-off...
Juarno Augustus to join Ulster Rugby on 3 year-deal
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby are delighted to announce the signing of Northampton Saints number eight, Juarno Augustus, who will join the province on a three-year deal next summer. The 26-year-old South African...
Bulls announce end-of-year tour squad
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJake White, the Vodacom Bulls director of rugby, has named his 34-men touring squad for the end-of-year tour to Ireland and England. White’s herd first take on Connacht in round 7 of the...
Borthwick taking positives from 'frustrating' Autumn Series
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland ensured they ended 2024 on a high note as they claimed a 59-14 victory over Japan, and coach Steve Borthwick is taking the positives from a difficult Autumn Nations Series. Borthwick's team lost...
Robertson makes overseas players plea after New Zealand labour versus Italy
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand head coach Scott Robertson has said he wants to see overseas-based players become eligible for the All Blacks after his side laboured to a 29-11 win over Italy. The visitors recorded...
Match Preview: Japan vs England
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland conclude their autumn internationals against Japan at Twickenham. Steve Borthwick's side are bidding to end a frustrating campaign on a positive note after defeats against New Zealand, Australia...