URC by the numbers
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyTop Players From R12 Carries: 24 Jack Dempsey (Glasgow Warriors) Defenders Beaten: 8 Andrew Smith (Connacht) / Pierre Bruno (Zebre Parma) Lineouts Won: 7 Ruan Nortje (Vodacom Bulls) / Euan Ferrie...
Ulster's CEO departs
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU and Ulster Rugby today confirm the departure of Jonny Petrie as CEO by mutual agreement. Kevin Potts, CEO of the IRFU, says: “The IRFU and Ulster Rugby thank Jonny for the...
Force bolster lock stocks with signing of former Wallaby
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force have added experience to their lock stocks with the signing of 16-cap Wallaby Sam Carter for the remainder of the season. Carter, who stands at 201cm tall, joins the Force from English...
URC Round 12 Review
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African cleansweep There were victories for all four South African sides, with the Emirates Lions’ 38-14 bonus point win away to Connacht arguably the result of the round. Not...
Ireland Lay Down Marker With Improved Performance Against France
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland Women (sponsored by Aon) lifted their game in a number of areas, losing their Guinness Six Nations opener 38-17 in Le Mans but keeping France to their lowest try and points tallies in...
Sharks edge out Ulster to earn second win of the season
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyRichie Murphy’s opening involvement as Ulster interim coach ended in defeat to a powerful Sharks selection, though it was a game which was rarely able to rouse itself above Durban’s...
URC Round 12 Preview
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys v Munster Rugby, Friday 7.35pm Opposing coaches Toby Booth and Graham Rowntree have been singing each other’s praises ahead of this crucial Swansea showdown between two play-off contenders. Their...
EVERY GAME COUNTS: Jeopardy, probability, business end & more
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe BKT United Rugby Championship returns this weekend and with just FIVE points separating 4th and 11th place in the table – EVERY GAME COUNTS more than ever. Round 12 of the championship...
Meet Alex Cuthbert - A very busy man both on and off the field
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was understandably frustrating for Alex Cuthbert to be out of action for a year, but he did at least have plenty to keep him occupied off the field. Aside from his rehabilitation from foot...