BKT URC stars force their way into Six Nations contention
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first Guinness Six Nations after a World Cup often sees a changing of the guard, with new faces emerging as a fresh four-year cycle begins. This season’s tournament is likely to be another example...
How the Irish provinces can progress in the champions cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPool 1 Next match – Lyon v Connacht, Matmut Stadium de Gerland, Saturday 1pm There is a sorry look to the table from a Connacht point of view with just one try bonus point from two games...
Simon Thomas' BKT United Rugby Championship R9 Review
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStepping stone success for Ulster Ulster Rugby skipper Iain Henderson insists there is much more to come from his team following their landmark 22-21 victory away to BKT URC league leaders Leinster...
STAT ATTACK: Duhan van der Metre, Billy Burns brilliance & more from Round 9
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe've picked out some of the best stats from Round 9 of the BKT United Rugby Championship. EDINBURGH V GLASGOW WARRIORS Duhan van der Merwe made more carry metres than any other player in Round...
OPINION: It’s time for Ulster to push on and join European rugby’s elite
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing their epic 22-21 win over Leinster at their Dublin fortress, Ulster coach Dan McFarland has challenged his squad to now push on and become one of Europe’s big hitters. “We...
WATCH: Cross field kicks leads to two tries
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBilly Burns 🤝 perfect crossfield kicks Beautiful vision from the @UlsterRugby fly-half to set up Jacob Stockdale and Nick Timoney 👏 #BKTURC #URC | #LEIvULS pic.twitter.com/H3a6dDm9Y3 — BKT...
Ulster ready to kick off 2024 against Leinster in Dublin
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan McFarland has named his Ulster side to take on Interprovincial rivals, Leinster, in Round 9 of the BKT United Rugby Championship at the RDS Arena. The front row is changed from Round 8,...
Match Preview: Leinster vs Ulster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA look ahead to Ulster's first match of 2024, as Dan McFarland's side face a trip to the RDS Arena to take on Leinster Rugby in Round 9 of the BKT United Rugby Championship. Ulster hope to...
Ulster v Connacht: Top Performers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster held on for the win after Connacht mounted a come back making the final 10 minutes a nail biter for both sets of fans. Here are our Top Performers Iain Henderson - Ulster Henderson...
Match Preview: Ulster v Connacht
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving started the season so well, Connacht now head to Belfast on the back of four successive defeats in all competitions. They have conceded 173 points along the way, losing to Vodacom Bulls (53-27)...
