BKT URC Fixtures for 2024/25 Now Available
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEARLIEST-EVER RELEASE OF BKT URC FIXTURES The full BKT United Rugby Championship schedule for the 2024/25 campaign are now available thanks to the first-ever in-season launch...
Last roll of the dice as Vodacom URC pool stages come to a close
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls, DHL Stormers and Emirates Lions will have everything to play for in the final pool round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Saturday – when the SA Shield winner will also...
Skinstad says Sharks’ historic cup success proves South African sides deserve to be on board
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springboks skipper Bob Skinstad says the “magnificent” Challenge Cup triumph by the Hollywoodbets Sharks has fully vindicated the involvement of South African sides in northern hemisphere...
Thaakir Abrahams To Join Munster On Two-Year Deal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm the signing of 25-year-old back three player Thaakir Abrahams on a two-year deal. An extremely fast and elusive winger/full-back with deceptive strength,...
Reinvigorated Hollywoodbets Sharks hold the cards in SA 'Survivor' duel
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIf the 2023/24 BKT United Rugby Championship season is a game of Survivor, then the Hollywoodbets Sharks, South Africa's lowest-placed team this season, suddenly are at the well and they have...
Leinster Squad Update
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Friday's BKT United Rugby Championship Round 18 match against Connacht in the RDS Arena (KO: 7.35pm, live on TG4 and Premier Sports...
Munster squad update
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster squad are continuing preparations at the HPC ahead of Saturday’s URC Round 18 clash against Ulster at Thomond Park with kick-off set for 5.15pm There is good news on the injury front...
Morgan Departs For Irish Opportunity
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes first-five-eighth, Aidan Morgan has agreed to terms with United Rugby Championship side, Ulster. The 22-year-old, who joined the Hurricanes ahead of the 2022 season, has made 24 appearances...
Etzebeth describes historic EPCR Challenge Cup win as biggest club highlight
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHollywoodbets Sharks captain Eben Etzebeth described his team’s convincing victory against Gloucester in the EPCR Challenge Cup final at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Friday night as his...
Glasgow Warriors Home quarter-final date and time confirmed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors will play their BKT United Rugby Championship quarter-final at Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday 8 June. The match will kick-off at 7.35pm. From Friday (24 May) Season Ticket...
