Bristling Benetton eye SA sweep at Fortress Loftus
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton Rugby have emerged as a BKT United Rugby Championship powerhouse and the Italians are poised to achieve an unprecedented clean sweep of the South African teams. A narrative that would have seemed...
Ironman Van Heerden is the steel behind the DHL Stormers
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile the headlines often celebrate the DHL Stormers for the dazzling displays of their creative outside backs, it's an ironman pack that lays the platform, embodied by the tireless work rate and durability...
United Rugby Championship Stats Round 16
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter an exciting weekend of the BKT United Rugby Championship, URC StatMaster has identified the top players from R16 along with the overall top team and player performances from the league...
URC Match Officials Announced
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 17 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below. Ahead of Round 17, two rounds remain...
URC Recognises The League's Finest
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the BKT United Rugby Championship edges closer to crowning its 2023/24 champion, the winners of the annual URC Awards will be announced over the coming weeks. The annual URC Awards...
Munster squad update as they prepare for Edinburgh
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster squad have started preparations at the HPC ahead of Friday’s URC Round 17 clash against Edinburgh at the Hive Stadium (7.35pm, live on TG4 & Premier Sports). Saturday’s bonus-point...
URC RACE TO THE EIGHT: Two laps to go and we simply still cannot call it
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWe are now 16 rounds into the 2023/24 season and the Race to the Eight URC play-off spots is nearing closer and closer to the finish line. There are now just TWO rounds left to play in the regular...
Ireland U-20 Coaching Team Confirmed For World Rugby U-20 Championship
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU is today pleased to confirm the Ireland Under-20 Men’s coaching team for this summer’s World Rugby Under-20 Championship in South Africa. Following Richie Murphy’s permanent...
A story of "Real Champs" vs "People's Champs" Part 2: A Cold War
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIf you have not read part one this story, stop right now, and go find it. If you were with this us last time, then you will have gotten to know of the rise of the “People’s Champs”. The...
URC round 16 Preview
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDragons RFC v DHL Stormers, Friday 7.35pm It’s the final game of the season at Rodney Parade and there’s likely to be an added buzz about the place on the back of the Dragons’...
