Spotlight on local derbies as URC returns with a bang
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe stakes will be sky-high for all four South African teams this weekend as a full round of Vodacom United Rugby Championship action returns and sides turn their attention on the race to the playoffs,...
Rhys Ruddock On Why He Chose The Green Of Ireland Over The Red Of Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe voice on the other end of the line serves as an immediate reminder that Rhys Ruddock is a rugby player with a pretty unique back story. Straight away, it’s unmistakable - that Welsh lilt to the...
Meet Steff Evans: Welsh Rugby’s Record-Breaking Answer to Harry Kane
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHe’s been dubbed Welsh rugby’s answer to Harry Kane and Steff Evans is certainly one prolific finisher. The Scarlets winger is now his country’s all-time top try scorer in the...
Wales make 6 changes to face Scotland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Warren Gatland has named his Wales senior men’s team to play Scotland on Saturday 11 February (KO 4.45pm live on BBC and S4C) in the second round of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations. There...
Wales U20 announce squad to face Scotland U20
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales head coach Byron Hayward has named his squad to face Scotland at Scotstoun Stadium on Friday in the second round of the U20 Six Nations. (KO 7.15pm, S4C). Captain Ryan Woodman switches...
Rhys Priestland leads EPCR Challenge Cup’s top scorers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the conclusion of the EPCR Challenge Cup pool stage and ahead of the Round of 16, we’re looking at which players are leading the scoring charts so far. Points – Rhys...
URC - Round 13 Wrap Up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTHE SECRET TO SMITH’S SUCCESS Franco Smith continues to work his magic with Glasgow Warriors who extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to nine matches with a 42-28 bonus point victory...
Warriors must be aware of the second half Dragons
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors will need to be on their guard when they come out for the second half at Rodney Parade on Saturday afternoon. Dragons RFC have scored eight of their 29 BKT URC tries this season in the...
Anayi: South African Entry Has Strengthened URC & Europe
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s been a pretty eventful eight years since Martin Anayi took over as chief executive of what is now the BKT United Rugby Championship. “It’s eight years and three children for me!”...
