What we learned from PREM's opening weekend
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyOn a glorious weekend for rugby in England, the Gallagher PREM was back with a bang starting on Thursday night in Sale. There was more drama on Friday night when Bath Rugby showed everyone why they were...
Shane and Shanks make their pre-season predictions
1 month 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...
Connacht tipped to make big waves under Lancaster
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby have been tipped to make a major impact in the BKT URC this season under new boss Stuart Lancaster. Former England coach Lancaster has taken the helm at the Galway-based province...
Josh Macleod to lead Scarlets for 2025-26 season
1 month 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...
Sharks URC Squad Announcement
1 month 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,...
Welsh Rugby Awards
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyJac Morgan was crowned Wales Men’s Player of the Year for the second time at the Welsh Rugby Writers’ Club’s annual dinner at Principality Stadium on Thursday night with another Wales...
Harlequins confirm squad for 2025/26 season
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins are pleased to confirm the Club’s 2025/26 Gallagher PREM, Investec Champions Cup and PREM Rugby Cup squad. The Club has made several additions to the Senior squad ahead of the upcoming...
Stormers take Champions Cup back to Gqeberha
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stormers will take Champions Cup rugby back to Gqeberha when they face French side Stade Rochelais on December 13 at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The Round Two encounter will be the third Champions...
Harlequins welcome performance staff
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins has today confirmed a number of changes to its senior Men’s performance structure for the 2025/26 season. Following the conclusion of the 2024/25 campaign and the news of Billy Millard’s...
Leinster to Host Munster in Croke Park
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby will once again host Munster Rugby in the BKT United Rugby Championship derby match at Croke Park on Saturday, October 18 (KO: 5.15pm).Leinster start the URC 2025/26 season with a two-game...
