Captaincy doing Nel a power of good
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFor Ruhan Nel, captaining the DHL Stormers is not only an honour and a privilege, but also a big boost to his game. The 34-year-old centre has been at the helm of the Cape Town-based team as they...
Scarlets bolster squad for South African double header
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets have added two second rows to their squad for their upcoming BKT United Rugby Championship matches in South Africa – signed on short-term loans. Bath’s Harvey Cuckson and Alex Groves...
URC Round 4 Match Officials Announcement
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 4 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 Edinburgh Rugby...
'It’s always a huge, huge game’ - Van der Flier on the Leinster vs Munster derby
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s a fixture and a rivalry which has resonated with Josh van der Flier ever since he was a youngster. So the significance of the Leinster-Munster derby is certainly not lost on him now...
URC | Round 3 Review
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAnd then there were three… Only three sides remain undefeated in the BKT URC after the weekend’s action, with the DHL Stormers and Munster Rugby setting the pace at the top of the...
International stars return to URC action
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyA host of international stars return to action this weekend as the BKT URC moves into Round 3. There are first league outings of the season for a number of British and Irish Lions and Springboks. For...
Connacht team named to face Cardiff
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyConnachts first away trip of the new season and Connacht Rugby head coach Stuart Lancaster has named his matchday squad for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship game against Cardiff...
Craig to make debut whilst Matthews set for century
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Craig will make his Glasgow Warriors debut on home turf tomorrow evening, after the second-rower was named in the starting XV to take on the Dragons at Scotstoun. The Scotland international...
Steve Cummins rejoins Scarlets as injury cover
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralian second row Steve Cummins has rejoined the Scarlets as short-term injury cover. Steve spent three years in Llanelli after arriving from Super Rugby side Melbourne Rebels in 2017. He made 46...
Joe’s joy at learning with Lancaster
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Joyce is living proof that you really can teach an old dog new tricks. The Connacht Rugby second row has been a pro for more than a decade now, having moved to the west of Ireland in 2023...
