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Challenge Cup

2022 - 2023

URC R16 Review: Race to the Eight Reaching New Levels of Drama

1 hour ago by Ultimate Rugby

The DHL Stormers and Glasgow Warriors have become the first teams to book spots in the BKT United Rugby Championship Play-Offs, with seven sides now left battling it out for the other six places.   They...

Trio return for Scarlets derby

1 week 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...

Dragons prop Luke Yendle leaves on short-term deal

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Dragons have confirmed that prop Luke Yendle has returned to PREM Rugby side Harlequins on a short-term loan deal. Yendle joined the English top-flight outfit on another short-term loan earlier this...

Ulster team named to face Leinster in home interpro derby

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster Rugby Head Coach, Richie Murphy, has named his Ulster side to take on provincial rivals, Leinster Rugby, in Round 15 of the BKT United Rugby Championship at Affidea Stadium tomorrow night. (KO:...

LETHAL ATTACK V WELSH GRIT AS VODACOM BULLS RETAIN CORE FOR DRAGONS

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Vodacom Bulls have chosen a largely familiar look for their VURCencounter against the Dragons on Friday (8.45pm SAST), building from the teamthat took on Glasgow while making a handful of considered...

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

1 week 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

1 week 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...

Disciplinary Update: Simone Gesi | Two Match Ban

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Disciplinary process related to Simone Gesi Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 14 game against Ulster Rugby on Saturday, March 28 resulted in a two game suspension.   After...

Davis to lead Edinburgh Defence

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh Rugby is delighted to confirm the appointment of highly-experienced Defence Coach, Brad Davis, who will join the club on a two-year deal from Super Rugby side Queensland...

Ulster march into the Challenge Cup Semi Finals

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster Rugby became the first side through to the EPCR Challenge Cup final four after they saw of Ronan O’Gara’s Stade Rochelais on Friday night. The Northern Irish province...