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Scarlets v Connacht: The last time they met

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Some URC action this Friday 4th October 2024 when Connacht head to Wales to take on Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets.   Preview: After the opening two rounds Pete Wilkins side sit third in the standings...

Meet Gareth Thomas: The late developer who has become Wales’ number one No 1

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

No player has started more Test matches for Wales over the past 12 months than Gareth Thomas.   He may not have the public profile of some of his team-mates, but the Ospreys prop has established...

Match Officials for Round 3 of the URC

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 3 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below.   FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 Scarlets v Connacht Parc...

Wales star Grady loving his rugby - wherever he plays!

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

How best to utilise the undoubted talents of Mason Grady is one of the big debates in Welsh rugby.   At 6ft 5ins and 17st 9lbs, with bags of pace and power, the 22-year-old Cardiff Rugby star has...

'Frustrated' Schmidt eager to improve after disappointing Rugby Championship

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia won just once at the Rugby Championship, and Joe Schmidt was frustrated after back-to-back losses to the All Blacks. Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is determined to build on a disappointing...

Top 3: Quick men in Round 2 of the Premiership

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

It is a wingers’ league and we are just living in it. That was certainly how it felt in Round 2 of Gallagher Premiership Rugby where wingers combined for 12 tries across five matches on a thrilling...

WATCH: Leigh Halfpenny scores

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales rugby star Leigh Halfpenny scored his first points in the Premiership. Watch below 🚨 LEIGH HALFPENNY HAS A #GallagherPrem TRY 🚨The Wales legend goes over for the first time for @Harlequins...

Stormers touring squad confirmed

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

A 29-man Stormers squad left Cape Town on Tuesday for a three-match United Rugby Championship tour which will see them visit Wales, Italy and Scotland. The Stormers get their season underway with a Round...

Josh Macleod back to lead Scarlets into Cardiff derby

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Club captain Josh Macleod makes his return from injury to lead Scarlets into their United Rugby Championship clash with Cardiff Rugby at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday.   The Wales international flanker...

URC Round 2 Preview

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby v Dragons RFC, 7.35pm, Friday   Dai Flanagan says his buoyant Dragons are relishing the prospect of running out at the Aviva Stadium.   They have headed to Dublin in good spirits...