URC round up
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThere 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
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFRIDAY, 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
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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...
Muncaster to start for Edinburgh against Sharks
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland international back-row Ben Muncaster will return to the capital starting XV for tomorrow night’s BKT URC match against Hollywoodbets Sharks at Hive Stadium (18 April, kick-off...
Etzebeth to lead Sharks against Edinburgh
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEben Etzebeth will lead the Hollywoodbets Sharks in their Round 15 Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with Edinburgh in Scotland’s cultural heart on Friday evening. It has been six months since...
SA teams cast their eyes on URC quarter-finals
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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...
Munster fall to clinical Bordeaux
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFour Bordeaux tries in a frantic first 40 for Munster meant they found themselves 19 points behind at half-time, despite a late try from Alex Nankivell. In the second half they came out with renewed energy,...
Willie pens down an extension to his Loftus stay
8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby“South Africa will always be my home, but my teammates at the Vodacom Bulls have been a big reason behind the decision to stay. Hopefully, I can continue to guide some of the passionate younger players...
URC Round 14 Review
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDurban delight as leaders Leinster make a splash! Leo Cullen was a delighted man as league leaders Leinster Rugby bounced back from their first defeat of the season to beat Hollywoodbets Sharks...
Leinster bag a big scalp in Durban
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster ran out in Durban with a weakened side and having come off a narrow loss last week against the Bulls. The Sharks brought out the big guns with multiple Springboks starting but as has been the...
