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URC Round 16 Preview

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Rugby v Munster Rugby, 7.35pm, Friday   James Botham says Cardiff will have to produce their best performance of the season to come out on top in their huge clash with play-off rivals Munster.   The...

URC Round 15 Stats

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Top Players From R15 Carries: 25 Keiran Williams (Ospreys) Defenders Beaten: 9 Jacob Stockdale (Ulster) Lineouts Won: 11 Alex Samuel (Glasgow Warriors) / Vaea Fifita (Scarlets) Metres: 125 Jacob Stockdale...

URC round up

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

There were just two home wins in the URC this weekend with six away wins. Leinster further extended their lead with a big win over Ulster while Munster's loss to the Bulls sees their top 4 chances reduced....

Round 15 URC Team Announcements

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

FRIDAY, APRIL 18   Edinburgh Rugby v Hollywoodbets Sharks Hive Stadium, Edinburgh – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 20.35 SA Referee: Andrew Brace (IRFU, 102nd league game) AR...

United Rugby Championship Round 15 Preview

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The BKT United Rugby Championship returns this weekend for Round 15.   Edinburgh Rugby v Hollywoodbets Sharks, 7.35pm, Friday Eben Etzebeth makes a very welcome return as he skippers a star-studded...

Disciplinary Update: Neethling Fouché Appeal

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following an appeal, Stormers Neethling Fouché will miss four games after an Appeal Panel upheld the original Disciplinary Panel decision.   In the Round 14 URC Ulster v Stormers...

Cardiff change eight for European showdown

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Rugby have made eight changes for Saturday’s European Challenge Cup Round of 16 knockout against Connacht. The Blue & Blacks take on the Galway-based province at Dexcom Stadium (20:00),...

Champions Cup Preview | Castres v Benetton

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a turbulent group stage that saw all South African teams bow out, the round of 16 of the Champions Cup is set to get underway this weekend.  Castres Olympique host Benetton Rugby with...

URC Round 14 Review

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Durban delight as leaders Leinster make a splash!   Leo Cullen was a delighted man as league leaders Leinster Rugby bounced back from their first defeat of the season to beat Hollywoodbets Sharks...

URC Round 13 Preview

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Matt Sherratt believes he has returned to Cardiff a better coach after his “whirlwind” spell in charge of Wales.   After being at the helm on an interim basis for the final three games...