URC Weekend Review with Player of the Week, Quote of the Week and more
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster lengthen lead Leinster Rugby march on having extended their lead at the top of the table with a fifth successive bonus point victory. They ran in five tries during a 33-12...
URC Round 5 Preview
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby v Ospreys, 7.35pm, Friday Ospreys coach Toby Booth has been faced with the challenging task of piecing together a team amid what he has described as a “horrific” unavailability...
Crosbie in for clash of the capitals
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyBack-row Luke Crosbie makes his first start of the season as one of five changes to the Edinburgh line-up to face Cardiff Rugby at Hive Stadium tomorrow evening (19 October, kick-off 5.15pm) –...
Captain Caelan leading by example
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptaincy is clearly agreeing with Caelan Doris for both club and country. Over the summer, he skippered Ireland to a famous 25-24 victory over South Africa in the second Test in Durban. Then,...
Variety the spice of life in URC, say high-flying Lions
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe BKT URC has been dubbed the most varied competition in world rugby by the coach of a team that has made a flying start to the new league season. The Emirates Lions have won all three of their...
URC Match Officials Round 5
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match officials appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 5 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 Scarlets v Bulls Parc...
URC Round 4 Review
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAn “incredible” Croke Park occasion Leinster Rugby remain the maximum men having secured their fourth successive bonus point victory on a record-breaking derby day at Croke Park. The...
Mixed fortunes on the road for SA teams in URC
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a weekend of mixed emotions for South Africa’s four franchises in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, with the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions providing rays of light in their opening...
Harrison and Muncaster start for Edinburgh against Stormers
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyYoung duo of Patrick Harrison (hooker) and Ben Muncaster (back-row) both come into the starting lineup as Edinburgh Rugby welcome DHL Stormers to Hive Stadium tomorrow evening (12 October, kick-off...
URC Round 4 Preview
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors v Zebre Parma, 7.35pm, Friday Champions Glasgow have rung the changes for this Scotstoun clash, bringing in seven players and making two positional switches in the wake of last...