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URC Round 12 Preview

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ospreys 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...

Scarlets team to play Benetton

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets welcome back Wales internationals for Benetton test   Wales international Gareth Davies skippers a much-changed Scarlets side for the round 12 BKT United Rugby Championship clash with Benetton...

EVERY GAME COUNTS: Jeopardy, probability, business end & more

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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...

EPCR round of 16 referee appointments

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the knockout stages of European club rugby set to further intensify this weekend, EPCR can announce the referee appointments for the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 2nd leg fixtures as well as...

Six Nations record-breaker Lamaro living for the moment in Italian Rugby

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

As far as Michele Lamaro is concerned, the future has already arrived for Italian rugby. The inspirational flanker has just captained the Azzurri to their best ever Six Nations campaign, with wins over...

Munster contract news as Billy Burns signs

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Billy Burns will join the province next year with John Ryan and Cian Hurley signing contract extensions. 29-year-old Ireland international Billy...

URC Officials for Round 12

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

FRIDAY, MARCH 22   Glasgow Warriors v Cardiff Rugby Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow  – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 21.35 SA Referee: Frank Murphy (IRFU, 82nd league game) AR 1:...

Italrugby name the XV for the match against Wales

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Technical Commissioner of the Italian National Men's Rugby Team, Gonzalo Quesada, has revealed the line-up to face Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday 16 March at 2.15pm local...

North to retire from international rugby

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

George North has confirmed he will retire from international rugby following Wales’ final Six Nations match in the 2024 Championship against Italy on 16 March at Principality Stadium. Speaking on...

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

2 months 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...