Match Preview: Connacht v Ulster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis all-Irish affair could well be the game of the weekend, with both teams having won their opening two matches. There is also the added spice of Ulster being out for revenge having lost at home to...
Match Preview: Zebre Parma v Vodacom Bulls
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile Zebre Parma may have lost their last 21 matches in the BKT URC, there is new found optimism in their camp after the way they have started the season. They led at half-time against both Ulster and...
Jack Carty among three changes for Ulster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe return of club captain Jack Carty is one of three changes to the Connacht team for tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship interpro against Ulster at The Sportsground (k/o 7.35pm). The...
Peterson to debut for Bulls vs Zebre
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCreative backliner Sergeal Petersen has been handed his official club debut in round three of the 2023/24 Vodacom United Rugby Championship. The Grey High alumni got a pre-season run against Namibia’s...
IRFU Announce David Humphreys As New Performance Director
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU today is pleased to announce that former Ireland international David Humphreys has been appointed to the role of Performance Director, succeeding David Nucifora who has made the decision to depart...
United Rugby Championship Stats Round 2
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter an exciting weekend of the United Rugby Championship, URC StatMaster has identified the top players from R2 along with the overall top team and player performances from the league so far. Top Players...
United Rugby Championship Match Officials Announcement Round 3
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match officials appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 3 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Glasgow Warriors v DHL...
Carty boost for Connacht ahead of first derby of the season against Ulster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Pete Wilkins confirmed that Carty is available for selection while they are monitoring a knee injury picked up by JJ Hanrahan in the 34-26 win over Glasgow at the weekend. Connacht skipper...
United Rugby Championship Round 2 Wrap-Up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff boss grateful to World Cup crew Cardiff coach Matt Sherratt had said a big thank you to his Wales World Cup contingent for stepping up to help extend a remarkable winning run against the Dragons. Tomos...
Stormers fly SA flag on a tough weekend in the URC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe DHL Stormers were the only South African side to come away with a victory in the second round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this weekend, as the Emirates Lions, Hollywoodbets Sharks and...
