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Wales international trio return for Cardiff clash

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales internationals Eddie James, Ryan Elias and Taine Plumtree return to the Scarlets starting line-up for Saturday’s Welsh derby against Cardiff Rugby in round 15 of the BKT United Rugby Championship...

Trio return for Scarlets derby

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Rugby have made seven changes for their Welsh derby showdown with the Scarlets in the BKT United Rugby Championship on Saturday (17:30). The Blue & Blacks travel to Llanelli with their play-off...

Louis Rees-Zammit in new injury blow.

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales and Bristol Bears star Louis Rees-Zammit has suffered a new setback after picking up an injury in training. The 25-year-old sprained his knee during a training session ahead of Bristol's must-win...

Dragons name team for Bulls visit

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Centre Fetuli Paea and back row Harry Beddall are among the call-ups as Dragons RFC face Vodacom Bulls in the BKT United Rugby Championship on Friday evening (kick-off 7.45pm). Head Coach Filo Tiatia...

Walsh Adds His Name to Ospreys' Overseas Hall of Fame

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jack Walsh arrived at the Ospreys with no great fanfare as a relative unknown. But the USA-born, Aussie-raised utility back has gone on to add his name to the long list of overseas imports who have...

Joe Roberts Bouncing Back for Scarlets

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joe Roberts readily admits it was hard to be left out of Wales’ Six Nations plans, but he has responded in the best possible way.   The Scarlets centre is currently his country’s top...

Ospreys announce new deal for Kieran Hardy

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ospreys announced today that Kieran Hardy had signed a new deal to remain with the team, cementing his commitment to the team and its ambitions. An experienced international scrum-half, Hardy has...

The “fantastic influence” of Tinus de Beer as his career comes full circle

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

For Tinus de Beer, this weekend’s BKT URC clash with the Vodacom Bulls will be a fixture with real added resonance.   It was with the South African province that the Dragons RFC fly-half began...

Pressure rises on SA teams in Vodacom URC

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The pressure on the four South African franchises in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship will reach fever pitch this weekend as they channel all their energy into qualifying for quarter-final spots and...

Corniel van Zyl has signed a new long-term deal to become head coach of Cardiff Rugby.

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The South African joined the Blue & Blacks as a forwards coach in 2024 and stepped up following the departure of Matt Sherratt to Wales. Under van Zyl’s leadership, Cardiff have enjoyed an 89...