Connacht team announcement for Scarlet's clash
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCian Prendergast named captain Irish internationals Jack Aungier, Darragh Murray and Hugh Gavin return Finn Treacy return to play for the first time since May Connacht Rugby head coach Stuart...
Steyn and Tuipulotu return for Benetton clash
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyClub captain Kyle Steyn and British & Irish Lions centre Sione Tuipulotu will both make their first appearances of the 2025/26 campaign in Treviso tomorrow evening, after being named in the starting...
Johnny Williams to captain Scarlets for first time
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales international centre Johnny Williams takes over the captain’s armband for the first time in Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship round two clash with Connacht in Galway (1.45pm; Premier...
Saints sign Italian hooker Marco Manfredi
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints announce the signing of Italian hooker Marco Manfredi, who arrived at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens earlier this week. The 28-year-old, capped three times at Test...
Duvenage brings up Stormers century
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScrumhalf Dewaldt Duvenage will make his 100th appearance for the DHL Stormers in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with Ospreys at DHL Stadium on Friday night. There will be two significant...
URC Match Officials | Round 2
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 2 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 DHL Stormers v Ospreys DHL...
Smith staying such a boost for Glasgow Warriors
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland star Rory Darge says Franco Smith extending his stay with Glasgow Warriors is great news for the club. Former Springbok Smith - the man who masterminded the 2024 BKT URC title triumph - had been...
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...
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...
Connacht tipped to make big waves under Lancaster
2 months 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...
