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Conor McPhillips to leave Bristol Bears at the end of the season

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Attack and Backs Coach Conor McPhillips will depart Bristol Bears at the conclusion of the 2022/23 season, the club can confirm. The 42-year-old Irishman, who joined the Bears from Connacht...

Quarter Final Kick-Off Times Confirmed for United Rugby Championship

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kick-off times, dates and broadcast details for the BKT United Rugby Championship Quarter-Finals have now been set for Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6.   The 2023 BKT URC Play-Offs will kick off...

URC Play-Offs: Quarter-Final Match-Ups Set

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The eight teams who will compete in the BKT United Rugby Championship Play-Offs have confirmed their places in the Quarter-Finals as the race to become the 2022/23 champions kick into gear.    As...

Connacht team announcement v Glasgow Warriors

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  The Connacht management team have made four changes to their starting XV for tomorrow’s clash with Glasgow Warriors – their final BKT URC game before the playoffs.John Porch...

What’s At Stake In Round 18 Of The BKT URC?

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

DHL Stormers v Benetton (5.30pm, Friday)Having been in second spot for so long this season, the DHL Stormers relinquished that all-important position with last weekend’s 26-24 defeat at home to Munster....

URC Round 18 Stats: Glasgow Warriors vs Connacht

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A look at the match stats ahead of round 18 of the United Rugby Championship.  Glasgow Warriors   The Warriors have the best rate of tackle completion in the league (90.3%). Matt Fagerson...

URC Round 18 Stats: Ospreys vs Cardiff Rugby

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A look at the match stats ahead of round 18 of the United Rugby Championship.  Ospreys   Ethan Roots has made more dominant tackles than any other URC forward (17). Roots has also won as...

URC Round 18 Stats: Lions vs Zebre Parma

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A look at the match stats ahead of round 18 of the United Rugby Championship.  Lions   Quan Horn has played more URC minutes this season than any other player – all but one of his...

Stormers seek winning ‘vibe’ in student-strong Stellenbosch

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Returning to Stellenbosch for the first time since their season-opener, the DHL Stormers will face a stern test of their credentials as BKT United Rugby Championship title-holders against a Benetton Rugby...

How the Round 17 matches played out in the URC

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster, Connacht and the Vodacom Bulls joined Leinster, the DHL Stormers, Ulster and Glasgow Warriors in the Final Eight with one round remaining. The Stormers saw their 19-game winning streak in Cape...