2023 EPCR Player of the Year award – nominees announced
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing another series of impressive performances during the Champions Cup pool stage, the current EPCR Player of the Year, Leinster Rugby’s Josh van der Flier, is again a contender for one of...
Rhys Priestland leads EPCR Challenge Cup’s top scorers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the conclusion of the EPCR Challenge Cup pool stage and ahead of the Round of 16, we’re looking at which players are leading the scoring charts so far. Points – Rhys...
Leinster welcome Cardiff to the RDS
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOne stat that jumps out at you ahead of Saturday evening’s showdown at the RDS is that Leinster have made the most entries to the 22 this season (127) and their guests Cardiff the fewest (73). The...
Williams draws level with Cardiff great
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLloyd Williams will move level with Taufa’ao Filise’s appearance record as Cardiff travel to Leinster for the final United Rugby Championship clash before the international break. Tongan...
Connacht squad to face Lions
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht management team have named the matchday 23 for tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship tie with the Emirates Lions at The Sportsground (k/o 7.35pm)Having missed last week’s trip...
Scarlets team to play Vodacom Bulls
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAaron Shingler takes over the captain’s armband as the Scarlets return to BKT United Rugby Championship action against the Vodacom Bulls on Friday night (19:35; BBC Wales & Viaplay). With Jonathan...
Anayi: South African Entry Has Strengthened URC & Europe
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s been a pretty eventful eight years since Martin Anayi took over as chief executive of what is now the BKT United Rugby Championship. “It’s eight years and three children for me!”...
The URC Propping Pals Brewing Up For Business Success
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen propping pals Dillon Lewis and Brad Thyer were looking for a business venture together, they drew inspiration from their Cardiff Rugby teammates. Some five years on, it’s proved to have been...
URC Preview: Scarlets v Bulls
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAt Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli, 7.35pm Referee: Andrew Brace (IRFU, 86th league game) Assistant: Adam Jones, Ben Breakspear (both WRU) TMO: Brian MacNeice (IRFU) Overall URC head-to-head record:...
Life On The Road With The Emirates Lions - Next Stop Galway
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrom Cork to Paris, from the Gwent valleys to Galway, life on the road continues for the Emirates Lions as they now switch their focus back to the United Rugby Championship. Following trips to Munster...
