URC: Ulster up for Connacht challenge
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster halted a three-match losing run when they saw off Top 14 leader Racing92 in their Champions Cup game in Belfast. Defence coach Jonny Bell believes the province must carry the confidence...
Stormers shed light on Malherbe mystery
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe DHL Stormers have explained the details around the injury that has prevented Frans Malherbe from returning to action after the World Cup. One of four Stormers who helped the Springboks win the 2023...
RG Snyman signs with Leinster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby have this afternoon confirmed the signing of South Africa international, RG Snyman. Second row Snyman, who turns 29 in January, is a two-time Rugby World Cup winner with the Springboks and...
Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds In The URC: 7/7
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMaul matters The driving lineout maul continues to be a major attacking weapon and so hard to stop. Few teams employ it to better effect than Glasgow Warriors who have scored tries from that rolling...
Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds In The URC: 6/7
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWelsh young guns Reductions in squad numbers at the Welsh regions have presented challenges but also opportunities for a posse of home-grown youngsters who have really grabbed their chance. Cardiff flanker...
Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds In The URC: 5/7
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItalian improvement Last season, Benetton Rugby finished down in eleventh, while Zebre Parma ended up rock bottom after losing all 18 matches. It’s fair to say it’s been a very different...
Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds In The URC: 4/7
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItalian improvement Last season, Benetton Rugby finished down in eleventh, while Zebre Parma ended up rock bottom after losing all 18 matches. It’s fair to say it’s been a very different...
Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds In The URC: 3/7
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuper signings One suspected Ben Healy was going to be a quality recruit for Edinburgh Rugby and so it’s proved. Having shared in Munster’s grand final triumph over the DHL Stormers at the...
URC Round 8 Match Officials
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 8 Christmas derby fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22 Glasgow...
Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds: 1/7
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s wide open! The hugely competitive nature of the BKT URC this season is illustrated by the fact there have been new league leaders after every round of matches, with five different sides occupying...
