Leo Cullen names Leinster team for season opener against Stormers
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on DHL Stormers in the opening round of the 2025/26 BKT United Rugby Championship on Friday at DHL Stadium (KO: 7pm local time / 6pm...
Tadhg Beirne Named As Munster Rugby Captain For 2025/26 Season
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby Head Coach Clayton McMillan has announced Tadhg Beirne as the province’s captain for the 2025/26 season. Beirne, who was named Player of the Series in this summer’s British &...
Dragons name O’Brien and Carter as co-captains
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDragons RFC have confirmed that Ben Carter and Angus O’Brien will lead the club this coming season after being named co-captains at the Men of Gwent. Carter and O’Brien combine for the second...
URC Round 1 | Match Officials, Broadcasters and Kick Off details
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyROUND 1 The match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 1 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings...
Josh Macleod to lead Scarlets for 2025-26 season
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJosh Macleod will skipper the Scarlets for the 2025-26 campaign - his third season at the helm. Macleod was officially appointed club captain in 2023 after stepping in for the injured Jonathan...
URC will introduce 20-Minute Red Card Trial for 2025/26 Season
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe BKT United Rugby Championship will adopt the global World Rugby trial of the 20-minute red card law for the 2025/26 season. The trial is designed to protect player welfare, improve accuracy in key...
Leinster give AIL star Jerry Cahir short-term contract and issue injury update
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen announces a short-term senior contract for Jerry Cahir.The former Cistercian College, Roscrea prop has made a name for himself over the last few years in the Energia...
Sharks URC Squad Announcement
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbySharks head coach John Plumtree has named a 65-man squad to do duty in the upcoming United Rugby Championship that kicks off next week.With a lengthy and demanding season ahead, incorporating the VURC,...
Caelan Doris Confirmed as Leinster Rugby Captain for 2024/25 Season
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby have confirmed that Caelan Doris will continue as club captain for the 2024/25 United Rugby Championship season. Head coach Leo Cullen made the announcement ahead of Leinster’s season...
Leinster lock in coaches with contract extensions
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the start of the BKT United Rugby Championship season for Leinster on Friday week away to the DHL Stormers in Cape Town, Leinster Rugby Head Coach, Leo Cullen has confirmed a number of changes...
