Munster Side To Face Stormers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster team has been named for Saturday’s URC clash against Stormers at Thomond Park (5.15pm). There are four changes to the side beaten by Ulster in Belfast last week. Munster captain Peter...
Irish international returns to Connacht starting 15
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIrish international prop Finlay Bealham returns as Connacht make eight changes to last week's side as they take on the Hollywoodbet Sharks this Saturday in Durban (k/o 3pm Irish time). There are two changes...
Excitement mounts as Japan prepares to host Asian qualifier for 2024 Olympics
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEight men’s and seven women’s teams are making their way to Osaka ready to compete for a place at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at this weekend’s Asia Rugby qualification tournament. In...
Trio To Sign For Munster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm the signing of Oli Jager from the Crusaders with the tighthead prop signing a contract until the summer of 2027. Hooker Eoghan Clarke is rejoining Munster...
Sharks look to turn URC fortunes around at home
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks are back in Durban this week with the sole aim to get their Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign back on track, while the other three South African franchises are nearing the end of their...
France superstar Antoine Dupont set to miss the 2024 Six Nations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance captain Antoine Dupont will likely miss the entirety of the 2024 Six Nations as he prepares to switch formats ahead of the Paris Olympics. The scrum-half has long held a desire to compete in the...
Devastated Stormers put Munster on the menu
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDriven by the agony of last season’s United Rugby Championship Grand Final defeat at their fortress in Cape Town, the DHL Stormers are determined to hunt down Munster in Saturday’s rematch...
Sheehan Happy To Be Back On The Bike After World Cup Disappointment
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Sheehan says getting back to BKT URC business was the best way of getting over the “massive disappointment” of Ireland’s World Cup exit. The 21-cap hooker returned to action for...
Round 4 United Rugby Championship Previews
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of Round 4 of the BKT United Rugby Championship journalist Simon Thomas provides his Previews. Zebre Parma v Hollywoodbets Sharks 17.30 UK & IRE / 18:30 ITA / 19:30 SA, Friday While both teams...
Scott Wilson with Ulster debut 'dream' for Munster meeting
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Wilson will emulate one of his rugby heroes tonight if he makes his Ulster debut in the big inter-provincial clash with Munster at Kingspan Stadium. The 21-year-old tight head prop has been drafted...
