Venter to start as Nche withdraws due to niggle
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop Boan Venter will start Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against the Pumas at Kings Park, with Marco van Staden being drafted onto the bench, following the withdrawal of Ox Nche...
Leo Cullen names Leinster team for season opener against Stormers
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on DHL Stormers in the opening round of the 2025/26 BKT United Rugby Championship on Friday at DHL Stadium (KO: 7pm local time / 6pm...
URC Introduces Independent TMO Process to Deliver Faster, More Accurate Decisions
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAn independent TMO process will be introduced to the United Rugby Championship, designed to improve the accuracy of key decisions and speed up the game. Backed by Hawk-Eye technology, the Television...
Van Rhyn named Sale Sharks Skipper
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySharks Director of Rugby Alex Sanderson has named Ernst van Rhyn as the new club captain for the 2025/26 season. The 28-year-old South African forward joined the club from the DHL Stormers two years...
Continuity the Call as Erasmus Prepares for Argentina Showdown
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus opted for consistency in selection for their penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship match, against Argentina at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban on Saturday, making...
URC Round 1 | Match Officials, Broadcasters and Kick Off details
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyROUND 1 The match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 1 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings...
Leinster give AIL star Jerry Cahir short-term contract and issue injury update
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen announces a short-term senior contract for Jerry Cahir.The former Cistercian College, Roscrea prop has made a name for himself over the last few years in the Energia...
Welsh Rugby Awards
2 months 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...
Louw to return to Stormers in 2026
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop Wilco Louw will return to the Stormers on a long-term deal from the start of the 26/27 season. Louw made his debut for the Stormers in 2015 and his impressive performances would see him...
Caelan Doris Confirmed as Leinster Rugby Captain for 2024/25 Season
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby have confirmed that Caelan Doris will continue as club captain for the 2024/25 United Rugby Championship season. Head coach Leo Cullen made the announcement ahead of Leinster’s season...
