European review: Five URC teams into Champions Cup last 16
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster made it four wins from four in the Investec Champions Cup after toppling Leicester 27-10 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road and are one of five BKT United Rugby Championship teams to advance...
Ryan Elias takes over Scarlets captaincy for Edinburgh clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales hooker Ryan Elias takes over the captaincy for the Scarlets’ EPCR Challenge Cup tie against Edinburgh Rugby at Parc y Scarlets on Friday night (20:00; S4C). With Josh Macleod...
Gregor Townsend undecided on Scotland captain amid Jamie Ritchie fitness battle
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTownsend announced his 39-man squad for the tournament on Tuesday with nobody listed as skipper. Gregor Townsend revealed he is still to decide whether Jamie Ritchie will captain Scotland for the upcoming...
Edinburgh faced with a "Must win" battle
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby head coach Sean Everitt will be telling his charges to focus on their own performance in their EPCR Challenge Cup Round 4 match at Scarlets on Friday night rather than concerning themselves...
Six week ban for Scarlets' Johnny Williams
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets centre Johnny Williams has been suspended for six weeks following his red card for a dangerous tackle against Clermont Auvergne on the weekend. Williams was dismissed in the 26th minute following...
Dyer returns for Italian Euro bid
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales international wing Rio Dyer returns to the starting line-up as Dragons RFC face Zebre Parma in Round 3 of the EPCR Challenge Cup in Italy on Saturday (kick-off 3.15pm UK). Dyer is one of three changes...
Archie Hughes to make first Scarlets start in Clermont
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScrum-half Archie Hughes has been handed his first Scarlets start for Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup clash with ASM Clermont Auvergne (13:00 Viaplay). The 20-year-old Tenby product gets the nod as...
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...
Attendance Record Broken as BKT URC Sets All-Time High for a Single Round
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother new record has been set by the BKT United Rugby Championship today with the league setting an all-time high for single-round attendance. The 19,703 fans who attended the final game of Round...
