Valentin Ursache

Valentin Niculae Ursache (born 12 August 1985 in Târgu Neamt) is a Romanian former rugby union player.

Ursache played in Romania for Contor Zenner Arad, Steaua Bucharest and CSM Baia Mare. He also played in France for Pays d'Aix RC and Oyonnax, from where he retired in June 2022.

Ursache has 55 caps for Romania, since his debut at 26 June 2004, in the historical 25-24 win over Italy, in Bucharest, in a test match. He played twice at the 2007 Rugby World Cup, coming on both times as a substitute. He was called into the squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup, playing in three matches. He also played in four group stage matches of Romania's 2015 Rugby World Cup campaign.

On 29 April 2013, Ursache was named honorary citizen of Oyonnax.

Club

 * Steaua București
 * Romanian Cup: 2007


 * CSM Baia Mare
 * SuperLiga Champion: 2009, 2010


 * Oyonnax
 * Pro D2 Champion: 2012–13, 2016–17