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Adam Beard calls on Wales to stand and be counted against Italy

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Adam Beard says there can be no “ifs or buts” for Wales when it comes to dealing with the pressure of a Guinness Six Nations wooden-spoon showdown against Italy. Wales are one defeat away...

Patience the key as Vintcent targets Scotland

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ross Vintcent has had to be patient as he takes his first steps in international rugby during the 2024 Guinness Men's Six Nations. The Italy back-rower made his debut off the bench away to Ireland in...

Hume, O’Toole and Reffell commit to Ulster

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

James Hume, Tom O’Toole and Sean Reffell are set to remain with the province for the coming years. After captaining his home province to a bonus-point win at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday...

Onisi Ratave remains a Benetton Lion

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Benetton Rugby locks down its left wing for another two years. The green and white franchise is pleased to announce the contract renewal of Onisi Ratave until 30 June 2026 . The Fijian...

URC Round 11 Review

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster leading the way again League leaders Leinster are looking to learn the lessons from last season as they set their sights on their first silverware in three years. Leo Cullen’s team top...

Ulster power to seven-try victory over Dragons

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Mike Lowry and David McCann both scored two tries apiece to help Ulster claim a 49-26 bonus-point win over Dragons at Kingspan Stadium. Ulster made light of former head coach Dan McFarland’s sudden...

Leaders Leinster overcome battling Cardiff to claim Arms Park win

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

United Rugby Championship leaders Leinster overcame fierce Cardiff resistance to claim a 33-20 bonus-point victory at the Arms Park. Leinster, unbeaten in the competition against Welsh opposition since...

Sean Jansen scores twice as Connacht move into play-off positions

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht moved into the BKT United Rugby Championship play-off positions following a 26-10 victory over Scarlets at Dexcom Stadium. Pete Wilkins’ men would have wanted to be further in front after...

Johan Grobbelaar crosses twice in comfortable win for Vodacom Bulls

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Vodacom Bulls kept themselves firmly in BKT United Rugby Championship title contention by defeating fierce South African rivals the DHL Stormers 40-22 at a sold-out Loftus Versfeld. Hooker Johan Grobbelaar...

Glasgow Warriors claim hard-fought win at Benetton

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors were made to battle for their 19-9 win over Benetton at Stadio Monigo in the BKT United Rugby Championship. Hooker Johnny Matthews went over for his 11th try of the season and the Warriors...