URC round up
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThere were just two home wins in the URC this weekend with six away wins. Leinster further extended their lead with a big win over Ulster while Munster's loss to the Bulls sees their top 4 chances reduced....
Brian O'Driscoll on Johnny Sexton Lions appointment
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBrian O'Driscoll chats about the appointment of Johnny Sexton as Lions Assistant Coach. 'Big news alright, a secret I have been holding dearly for about a week' Brian O'Driscoll discusses Johnny Sexton's...
Round 15 URC Team Announcements
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFRIDAY, APRIL 18 Edinburgh Rugby v Hollywoodbets Sharks Hive Stadium, Edinburgh – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 20.35 SA Referee: Andrew Brace (IRFU, 102nd league game) AR...
United Rugby Championship Round 15 Preview
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe BKT United Rugby Championship returns this weekend for Round 15. Edinburgh Rugby v Hollywoodbets Sharks, 7.35pm, Friday Eben Etzebeth makes a very welcome return as he skippers a star-studded...
Premier Sports Expands Coverage of the BKT United Rugby Championship Across UK and Ireland Until 2029
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPremier Sports’ game-changing support of the BKT United Rugby Championship will continue until 2029 after the broadcaster extended their rights across the UK and Ireland. The rise of the...
King Ruled Out Of Women’s Six Nations And Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU can confirm that Erin King has unfortunately been ruled out of the remainder of Ireland’s Guinness Women’s Six Nations campaign and Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 after suffering...
Muncaster to start for Edinburgh against Sharks
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland international back-row Ben Muncaster will return to the capital starting XV for tomorrow night’s BKT URC match against Hollywoodbets Sharks at Hive Stadium (18 April, kick-off...
Johnny Sexton appointed Assistant Coach of the British & Irish Lions
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton, who retired from playing after the RWC2023 tournamentm has been appointed Assistant Coach of the British & Irish Lions. Sexton has since been involved in the Ireland set up as a consultant....
SA teams cast their eyes on URC quarter-finals
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe four South African Vodacom United Rugby Championship franchises will all enter the home straight of the cross-hemisphere showpiece with the same mindset – victory at any cost – as the Race...
All Lions Tour kick off times confirmed
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions have confirmed the kick off times for their 2025 Tour. All games played in Australia will kick off at 11am in the United Kingdom and Ireland Just over a week before the first...
