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URC round up

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

There were just two home wins in the URC this weekend with six away wins. Leinster further extended their lead with a big win over Ulster while Munster's loss to the Bulls sees their top 4 chances reduced....

Round 15 URC Team Announcements

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

FRIDAY, APRIL 18   Edinburgh Rugby v Hollywoodbets Sharks Hive Stadium, Edinburgh – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 20.35 SA Referee: Andrew Brace (IRFU, 102nd league game) AR...

United Rugby Championship Round 15 Preview

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The BKT United Rugby Championship returns this weekend for Round 15.   Edinburgh Rugby v Hollywoodbets Sharks, 7.35pm, Friday Eben Etzebeth makes a very welcome return as he skippers a star-studded...

Premier Sports Expands Coverage of the BKT United Rugby Championship Across UK and Ireland Until 2029

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Premier Sports’ game-changing support of the BKT United Rugby Championship will continue until 2029 after the broadcaster extended their rights across the UK and Ireland.   The rise of the...

SA teams cast their eyes on URC quarter-finals

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The four South African Vodacom United Rugby Championship franchises will all enter the home straight of the cross-hemisphere showpiece with the same mindset – victory at any cost – as the Race...

Pete Wilkins steps down as Connacht Rugby head coach

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby and the IRFU can confirm Pete Wilkins has taken the decision to step down as head coach with immediate effect. Pete Wilkins has released the following statement: “It is with...

Connacht Squad Update & SA Touring Squad Announced

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Connacht management team have released the latest squad update, and confirm a 29-man squad for the upcoming games against the Stormers and Lions in South Africa. Josh Ioane (hand) and Shamus Hurley-Langton...

WATCH | Connacht penalty try

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht awarded the penalty try as Wame Naituvi is sent off. See below: 🏉 Connacht awarded the penalty try as Wame Naituvi is sent off.pic.twitter.com/eZmNEETLUC — Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby)...

WATCH | Connacht score first

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby welcomed Racing 92 in the final QF fixture of day 2 in the Challenge Cup. Irish talisman and Connacht centre Bundee Aki opened the scoring. See below:  Who else but Bundee Aki 😤🏉...

Disciplinary Update: Neethling Fouché Appeal

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following an appeal, Stormers Neethling Fouché will miss four games after an Appeal Panel upheld the original Disciplinary Panel decision.   In the Round 14 URC Ulster v Stormers...