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X-Factor Players Will be the Key in United Rugby Championship Welsh Derby

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dragons coach Dai Flanagan says it will be a case of brothers doing battle in Saturday’s east Wales derby against near neighbours Cardiff at the Arms Park (5.15pm, Premier Sports). He says his players...

Returning Young Revelling In Fast-Paced Games

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Having returned to Welsh rugby after eight years away in England, Thomas Young is finding the URC is suiting him down to the ground. Released by Cardiff as a teenager, Young had a short spell at Gloucester...

URC Match Officials Announcement Round 5

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 5 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below.     FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 Ospreys v...

Bortolami Puts Ferrari Dream On Hold To Put Benetton On Fast Track

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It’s been Marco Bortolami’s lifelong dream to work as a mechanic for Ferrari, but right now it’s his Benetton team that he has firing on all cylinders.   The former Italy captain...

Dai Flanagan: You Have To Be At Your Best To Pick Up Points In This League

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As a self-confessed rugby nause, the BKT United Rugby Championship is right up Dai Flanagan’s street.   The Dragons RFC coach relishes the different kind of challenges thrown up week-in, week-out...

Evergreen Turnbull Has The Legs For Derby Duel With Dragons

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

You don’t reach second place in the league’s all-time appearance list without learning some lessons in endurance, but not even tight calves and a lack of sleep could prevent Cardiff Rugby skipper...

Where To Watch The United Rugby Championship This Week

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Where to watch round five of the United Rugby Championship this weekend.   FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14     Ospreys v DHL Stormers Swansea.com Stadium, Swansea – KO 19.35 IRE & UK...

URC Round 4 Round Up

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Lions kicked off URC Round 4 with a 22-19 victory against Edinburgh at the DAM Health Stadium.   Both teams scored three tries in a bruising battle that burst into life after...

Cardiff back to winning ways with derby victory at Scarlets

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff picked up their first win since Round 1 as they beat the Scarlets 16-10 in Llanelli.   Despite being behind with five minutes to go, the Scarlets had their visitors firmly under the cosh...