Captaincy doing Nel a power of good
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFor Ruhan Nel, captaining the DHL Stormers is not only an honour and a privilege, but also a big boost to his game. The 34-year-old centre has been at the helm of the Cape Town-based team as they...
Farrell Names Ireland Squad For The Gallagher Cup And Quilter Nations Series
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Men’s Squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for The Gallagher Cup against New Zealand in Chicago and the upcoming Quilter Nations Series at Aviva Stadium. Ireland...
URC Round 4 Match Officials Announcement
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 4 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 Edinburgh Rugby...
'It’s always a huge, huge game’ - Van der Flier on the Leinster vs Munster derby
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s a fixture and a rivalry which has resonated with Josh van der Flier ever since he was a youngster. So the significance of the Leinster-Munster derby is certainly not lost on him now...
Leo Cullen issues injury update ahead of Munster clash at Croke Park
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship Round 4 clash with Munster Rugby at Croke Park (KO: 5.15pm, live on TG4 and Premier...
URC | Round 3 Review
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAnd then there were three… Only three sides remain undefeated in the BKT URC after the weekend’s action, with the DHL Stormers and Munster Rugby setting the pace at the top of the...
International stars return to URC action
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA host of international stars return to action this weekend as the BKT URC moves into Round 3. There are first league outings of the season for a number of British and Irish Lions and Springboks. For...
Josh van der Flier to captain Leinster
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are eight changes in personnel to the starting XV, with five of our British and Irish Lions contingent making their first appearance of the season, including Josh van der Flier, who captains the...
Ethan Hooker to start for the Sharks for Leinster clash
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hollywoodbets Sharks welcome back a handful of Springboks who were at Twickenham last weekend and are available for this huge match. The timing couldn’t be better, with Makazole Mapimpi and...
Joe’s joy at learning with Lancaster
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Joyce is living proof that you really can teach an old dog new tricks. The Connacht Rugby second row has been a pro for more than a decade now, having moved to the west of Ireland in 2023...
