Full house for SA teams as URC kicks off with a bang
12 minutes ago by Ultimate RugbyThe four South African franchises got their Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaigns off to winning start, with the Vodacom Bulls, Hollywoodbets Sharks and DHL Stormers recording bonus–point wins,...
Two players set for debut as Cullen names team to face Lions in season opener
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on the 10bet Lions in our BKT United Rugby Championship season opener at Ellis Park this Saturday (KO: 12.30pm Irish time / 1.30pm...
Benetton team to face Dragons in URC Opener
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyIt's time to get back on the pitch for Benetton Rugby. With the long preseason behind them, the green and whites will kick off their adventure in the 2026/27 United Rugby Championship on Friday evening,...
Bok Women name co-captains as they gear up for Italy
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Women squad to face Italy in their second WXV Global Series match show wholesale changes from last week’s tour opener against Wales, with the starting line-up reshuffled significantly,...
URC, Round One - referee appointments
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match officials appointments of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Round 1 fixtures have been confirmed. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Benetton v Dragons RFC(Stadio Monigo, Treviso – Kick-off:...
Gloucester Rugby confirm 2026/27 Club Captain
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby is delighted to confirm Dewi Lake as the Club’s Captain for the 2026/27 season. Arriving at Kingsholm this year, Lake, 27, brings proven leadership pedigree, having captained his...
Wiese strikes 50 as Esterhuizen leads Boks in Perth
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look team for their one-off Test against Australia in Perth on Saturday, which will mark significant occasions for No 8 Jasper Wiese as he earns his 50th Test...
Henry Pollock signs multi-year deal to remain at Saints
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyHenry Pollock will remain at his boyhood club after signing a contract extension that sees him stay at Northampton Saints beyond this season. The back rower has already amassed a career’s...
Ackermann looking for early-season momentum from Bulls
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls launch their United Rugby Championship campaign at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi this Saturday, but head coach Johan Ackermann is making sure no one in his travelling party is packing...
Former France defence guru joins John Mitchell's coaching team
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyShaun Edwards has taken up a short-term coaching consultancy role with the Red Roses. The 59-year-old, who has a long-standing competitive coaching relationship with head coach John Mitchell, joins ahead...
