A team-by-team half-term report on the URC
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWe are now midway through the BKT URC campaign, with all 16 teams having played the first nine of their 18 regular season matches. So as the league returns this weekend with Round 10, how have the sides...
The BKT United Rugby Championship returns
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA jam-packed weekend of BKT United Rugby Championship action returns following Investec Champions Cup, EPCR Challenge Cup and the international break with the start of the Guinness Six Nations. Friday...
Am says Sharks are ready to kick-start BKT URC season in big South African derby
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLukhanyo Am believes the Hollywoodbets Sharks are ready to kick-start their BKT URC campaign as they prepare to host the DHL Stormers in Saturday’s big derby clash. The Durban-based outfit...
EPCR announces venues for 2025 and 2026 finals
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEPCR is delighted to announce that Cardiff and Bilbao have been selected as host cities for the tournament organiser’s prestigious 2025 and 2026 Finals Weekends. Following a highly competitive...
Match Preview: Gloucester Rugby v Sale Sharks
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby will look to take their European form on to the domestic stage as they welcome Sale Sharks on Sunday. George Skivington's side have won back-to-back Challenge Cup clashes and will be...
Ludlam returns as Hutchinson makes 150th Saints appearance against Newcastle Falcons
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyClub captain Lewis Ludlam returns to the starting line-up to lead Northampton Saints out at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens this weekend, with Newcastle Falcons coming to town in the...
Team news: Chick back for Saints trip
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Callum Chick returns for Newcastle Falcons on Saturday when they make the Gallagher Premiership trip to Northampton Saints. The skipper forms part of a side which sees the return of winger Adam...
Gloucester Rugby team to take on Sale Sharks
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDirector of Rugby, George Skivington, has named his Cherry & Whites side to take on Sale Sharks at Kingsholm in the Gallagher Premiership on Sunday. There are four changes to the Gloucester Rugby...
Big blow for Scotland as forward faces ban
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland will be without Grant Gilchrist for their opening Six Nations fixture against Wales after the Edinburgh second-row was handed a one-week suspension. The 33-year-old lock was banned following...
Bulls confirm date, time and venue for Lyon clash
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls’ kick-off time and date for their round of 16 clash against Lyon has now been confirmed. The Tshwane-based side will welcome to the capital their French counterparts for what is...
