Preview: Dragons v Bulls
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDragons RFC Props Chris Coleman and Aki Seiuli are the two most heavily penalised players in the league, with penalty counts of 16 and 14 respectively. The Dragons have the lowest scrum success in the...
Preview: Munster v Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Two powerful ball carriers in the Munster back row, Gavin Coombes and Alex Kendellen carried more than any other players in Round 11, making 26 and 20 respectively Jean Kleyn and Jack O’Donoghue...
Scarlets team to play Cardiff
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets have made four changes to their starting line-up for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship round 12 clash with Cardiff Rugby at the Arms Park (17:15; Viaplay). The West Walians...
Cardiff Rugby: Thomas hits 50 in Scarlets derby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Thomas will make his 50th Cardiff appearance as the Blue and Blacks welcome Scarlets to the capital on Saturday (KO 5.15pm). Dai Young’s side head into their third consecutive derby,...
URC: Stat Storylines Ahead of Round 12
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFive things to watch out for in Round 12 of the BKT United Rugby Championship this weekend. SCRUM SHOWDOWN IN NEWPORT The stats would suggest the scrum is going to be a key area in Friday night’s...
Disciplinary update: Tomas Lezana (Scarlets)
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Disciplinary process related to Tomas Lezana's Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 10 game against Ospreys on Monday, December 26 resulted in a three week suspension. After...
Disciplinary Update: Lorenzo Pani (Zebre Parma)
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Disciplinary process related to Lorenzo Pani's Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 11 game against Benetton on Saturday, December 31, 2022 has resulted in a three week suspension. After...
Sharks name team to tackle Connacht
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter completing a tough and demanding five match schedule that including two matches in the Heineken Champions Cup and three in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, Cell C Sharks have rung the changes...
Backline switch for Stormers in Glasgow
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere is a slight shuffle in the DHL Stormers backline for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium on Sunday. Given the limited training...
Ireland captain Sexton expected to be fit for Wales Six Nations opener
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland captain Johnny Sexton is "quite confident" he will be fit for the start of the Six Nations after undergoing surgery on his cheekbone. The fly-half went under the knife this week to repair damage...
