United Rugby Championship Match Officials and Broadcasters for Round 5
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 5 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Edinburgh...
United Rugby Championship Round 4 Wrap-Up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTears of joy amid double delight What a weekend for Italian rugby!First, Zebre Parma ended their 22-match losing run in the BKT URC with a 12-10 win over the Hollywoodbets Sharks on a night of...
Tough weekend for SA URC sides in Italy as Stormers go down to Benetton
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers’ failure to capitalise on their opportunities led to their second defeat in the early stages of the United Rugby Championship (URC) season. The 2022 champions of the URC went down 20-17...
Round 4 United Rugby Championship Previews
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of Round 4 of the BKT United Rugby Championship journalist Simon Thomas provides his Previews. Zebre Parma v Hollywoodbets Sharks 17.30 UK & IRE / 18:30 ITA / 19:30 SA, Friday While both teams...
NATHAN CATT JOINS RFU AS PATHWAY SCRUM COACH
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNathan Catt has joined the RFU from Bath Rugby and will operate as the England Rugby pathway’s designated scrum coach for men’s and women’s sides. Catt leaves his role as academy...
Wales aces return for Leinster clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDragons RFC recall a number of Wales internationals for a first appearance of the season as they face Leinster Rugby in the BKT United Rugby Championship at Rodney Parade on Sunday (kick-off 1.15pm). Four...
Scarlets welcome back Wales internationals to face Lions
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales caps Tom Rogers, Ryan Elias and Taine Plumtree return to the Scarlets starting XV for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship round four encounter with Emirates Lions at Parc y Scarlets (17:15...
Head Coach Rob Penney on the 2024 Crusaders Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 squad is out and it’s huge. International heavyweights flying in alongside legends of the game returning to home turf, peripheral new talent finally on the roster and some big names back...
On this day in 2007: Warren Gatland appointed Wales boss
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealander led Wales to Six Nations Grand Slam success the following year. Warren Gatland was appointed Wales head coach on this day in 2007 as Welsh rugby looked to rebuild following their early...
White Believes BKT URC Appeal Will Help Lure Boks Back
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJake White believes South Africa’s involvement in the BKT URC will help lure World Cup-winning Springboks back home. The Vodacom Bulls boss feels the fact the country’s four franchises are...
