United Rugby Championship – Round 1 Review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyChampions hurting after heavy defeat There were victories for all five countries on the opening weekend of the BKT URC, with the reigning champions suffering “a proper punch in the nose”. Title...
Team Announcement: Connacht v Benetton
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht head coach Pete Wilkins has named his side for tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship fixture with Benetton at Dexcom Stadium (k/o 7.35pm). There are just four changes from the...
Connacht tipped to make big waves under Lancaster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby have been tipped to make a major impact in the BKT URC this season under new boss Stuart Lancaster. Former England coach Lancaster has taken the helm at the Galway-based province...
URC Round 1 | Match Officials, Broadcasters and Kick Off details
1 year 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...
Albornoz returns to Los Pumas squad for South Africa trip
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFlyhalf Tomas Albornoz will return to the Pumas squad for the final two Rugby Championship matches against South Africa after missing their last two Tests in Australia. The 27-year-old was forced to leave...
A look at who’s in charge at each of the 16 URC clubs
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2025/26 United Rugby Championship is almost upon us and ahead of the big kick-off on September 26th, we’ve taken a deep dive on the head coach of each of our 16 clubs. Which coach do you think...
5 players to watch in the URC this season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe United Rugby Championship is more than just a battleground for established internationals — it’s also a stage where the next generation can announce themselves. Each of the five competing...
Trevor King Signs With Queensland Reds as Super Rugby AUS Squad Announced
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPromising prop Trevor King has been elevated to the senior squad of the Queensland Reds to coincide with today’s unveiling of a 31-man outfit for the Super Rugby AUS competition.King, 20, has been...
Munster Rugby’s New Signings For 2025/26
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby10 players will join the Munster Rugby senior squad this summer with five new signings joining the club and five players moving up from the Academy. Lee Barron, JJ Hanrahan, Dan Kelly, Michael Milne and...
Queensland Reds Head to Italy in Landmark Partnership with Benetton Treviso
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union and Benetton Rugby have today announced a progressive partnership which will see four Reds players join the leading Italian club on secondment.The temporary transfer of Josh...
