URC back with local derby and Irish double
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first local derby of the United Rugby Championship season is on the cards when the competition returns this weekend, while the two Gauteng sides are in for tough matches in Ireland. After...
Round 7 United Rugby Championship Match Officials confirmed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 7 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER...
Denis Leamy Signs Two-Year Extension
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Defence Coach Denis Leamy has signed a two-year contract extension with the province. Leamy is in his third season as Defence Coach having rejoined...
Munster Squad Update
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster squad are preparing at the HPC ahead of Saturday’s URC round eight clash against Emirates Lions at Thomond Park. Lions are flying high in the URC with four wins from five games. Kick-off...
Etzebeth to start as Kleyn withdraws from Wales Test
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEben Etzebeth will start at lock alongside Franco Mostert in the Springboks’ final Castle Lager Outgoing Tour clash against Wales on Saturday after Jean Kleyn was forced to withdraw from the match-23...
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face Fiji
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Men’s Match Day Squad for Saturday’s sold-out Autumn Nations Series clash against Fiji at Aviva Stadium (Kick-off 3.10pm). Farrell...
Nche rested against Wales, Louw to start in Cardiff
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus decided to rest prop Ox Nche for Saturday’s Test against Wales in Cardiff, which will see a front-row reshuffle with Wilco Louw returning to the starting team at tighthead...
Leinster Rugby and IRFU Announce New Contract for Head Coach, Leo Cullen
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU and Leinster Rugby have this morning confirmed a new two-year contract for Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen. Speaking to leinsterrugby.ie, Leinster Rugby CEO Shane Nolan said, “I am...
Hanekom to earn first Springbok cap
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJaden and Jordan Hendrikse – the 36th set of Springbok brothers – have been paired at halfback for the season’s final Test against Wales in the last match of the Castle Lager Outgoing...
Dan Sheehan injury update
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and Leinster hooker Dan Sheehan visited his alma mater today, and gave an update on his injury. Sheehan damaged his ACL during Ireland’s first Test against South Africa last month, but it...
