Tamati Ellison accepts full time All Blacks role
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders confirmed Tamati Ellison has been offered and accepted a full-time role with the All Blacks ahead of their Northern Tour. This means the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific campaign was his last with...
URC unity round returns
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIn Round 4 (11-13 October) the BKT United Rugby Championship dedicates this weekend to promoting inclusivity in sport and supporting the Stonewall Rainbow Laces campaign in a commitment to ensuring our...
British & Irish Lions agree with player profit share
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions has today announced details of a new player agreement which will see players selected for the 2025 Tour to Australia benefit from a profit share model for the first time....
Clean sweep for SA sides in rewarding URC weekend
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a rewarding weekend for South Africa’s United Rugby Championship teams as all four franchises claimed bonus-point victories – two at home and two away – to bag a full house for...
URC Round 3 Review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeaders Leinster looking forward to special day There’s now clear distance between Leinster Rugby and the rest of the league as they look ahead to a “special” derby day next...
New Edinburgh halfback pairing ahead of Lions match
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyClub co-captain Ben Vellacott and stand-off Ben Healy will start for tomorrow’s clash against the Lions at Emirates Airlink Park (5 October, kick-off 12.45pm UK, 1.45pm local) – live...
Ulster ready to take on Bulls in Pretoria
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Head Coach, Richie Murphy, has named his Ulster side to take on Bulls at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Round 3 of the United Rugby Championship. The starting XV features three players...
Van der Merwe excited to be back for Lions vs Edinburgh clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Emirates Lions welcome Edinburgh to Emirates Airline Park this Saturday for Round 3 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. Kick-off in Johannesburg is scheduled for 13:45. Springbok Edwill...
URC Round 3 Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Rugby v Glasgow Warriors, 7.35pm, Friday Entertainment will be the name of the game for Cardiff when they welcome the BKT URC champions to the Arms Park. The Welsh side have made a flying start...
The Data Behind South Africa’s Rugby Championship Success
1 year ago by Jonny McCormickAfter back-to-back World Cup titles and a Lions series victory, South Africa added to their recent trophy collection by claiming the 2024 Rugby Championship title. This current crop of Springboks are...
