United Rugby Championship – Round 1 Review
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyChampions hurting after heavy defeat There were victories for all five countries on the opening weekend of the BKT URC, with the reigning champions suffering “a proper punch in the nose”. Title...
URC Round 1 Review
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyChampions hurting after heavy defeat There were victories for all five countries on the opening weekend of the BKT URC, with the reigning champions suffering “a proper punch in the nose”. Title...
Team Announcement: Connacht v Benetton
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht head coach Pete Wilkins has named his side for tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship fixture with Benetton at Dexcom Stadium (k/o 7.35pm). There are just four changes from the...
Shane and Shanks make their pre-season predictions
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyShane Williams and Tom Shanklin have picked out the Welsh team they believe will finish highest in the BKT URC this season - and they are in agreement! The Wales greats, who played together in...
Cardiff confirm Leigh Halfpenny return
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Rugby are delighted to confirm Leigh Halfpenny has signed a short-term contract at the Arms Park. The Wales legend, who previously spent seven years at the club, will initially take on a...
URC Round 1 | Match Officials, Broadcasters and Kick Off details
2 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...
Leinster give AIL star Jerry Cahir short-term contract and issue injury update
2 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...
Matt Sherratt departs Cardiff to join Wales
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Rugby can confirm Matt Sherratt will depart the club with immediate effect to join Wales as Senior Men’s Attack Coach. Sherratt returned to the Arms Park for a second stint as Backs...
Caelan Doris Confirmed as Leinster Rugby Captain for 2024/25 Season
3 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...
A look at who’s in charge at each of the 16 URC clubs
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2025/26 United Rugby Championship is almost upon us and ahead of the big kick-off on September 26th, we’ve taken a deep dive on the head coach of each of our 16 clubs. Which coach do you think...
