Fan-Powered URC Sets Yet Another Single-Round Attendance Record
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOver 146,000 fans have helped the United Rugby Championship to break its all-time single round attendance record for the second time in three weeks. Saturday’s fantastic crowd of 26,632 at Loftus...
European review: Five URC teams into Champions Cup last 16
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster made it four wins from four in the Investec Champions Cup after toppling Leicester 27-10 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road and are one of five BKT United Rugby Championship teams to advance...
‘A thing of beauty’ - Analysing the mighty mauls that produce so many tries in the BKT URC
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but there’s no doubting just what a potent weapon the driving lineout maul is in the BKT URC. We have all seen the routine. A penalty is awarded, a team...
Ospreys announce team for EPCR Challenge Cup clash with Perpignan
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys have named their squad to face USAP in Round 3 of the EPCR Challenge Cup. The game will take place at the Swansea.com Stadium and is kicking off on Friday 12th January at 8pm. Adam Beard is...
BKT URC stars force their way into Six Nations contention
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first Guinness Six Nations after a World Cup often sees a changing of the guard, with new faces emerging as a fresh four-year cycle begins. This season’s tournament is likely to be another example...
Attendance Record Broken as BKT URC Sets All-Time High for a Single Round
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother new record has been set by the BKT United Rugby Championship today with the league setting an all-time high for single-round attendance. The 19,703 fans who attended the final game of Round...
Meet Jack Walsh: The rugby wanderer who is loving life in Wales and the BKT URC
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrom New South Wales to South Wales, via days in Devon, it’s been some rugby journey for the American-born Jack Walsh. It’s one which has brought him to a country, a team and a league he loves,...
Simon Thomas' BKT United Rugby Championship R9 Review
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyStepping stone success for Ulster Ulster Rugby skipper Iain Henderson insists there is much more to come from his team following their landmark 22-21 victory away to BKT URC league leaders Leinster...
Waino hails Rodney Parade faithful
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBack row Aaron Wainwright has hailed the ‘incredible’ home support at Rodney Parade - after the crowd roared the club to a third straight success on New Year’s Day. Wainwright celebrated...
STAT ATTACK: Duhan van der Metre, Billy Burns brilliance & more from Round 9
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWe've picked out some of the best stats from Round 9 of the BKT United Rugby Championship. EDINBURGH V GLASGOW WARRIORS Duhan van der Merwe made more carry metres than any other player in Round...