Pressure mounts on SA sides in the URC
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African franchises will be under immense pressure to bounce back strongly from disappointing results in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship last week – apart from the Emirates Lions –...
Where To Watch BKT URC Round 15
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter Round 14, just three points separate 5th - 11th place, with only four rounds remaining. This weekend the Race To The Eight continues. Every game counts. FRIDAY, APRIL 26 Scarlets...
Last-gasp John Cooney penalty edges Ulster to victory over Cardiff
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA last-gasp penalty from John Cooney saw Ulster keep their United Rugby Championship play-off hopes on track with a 19-17 win over Cardiff after being behind for most of the game at the Kingspan Stadium. Theo...
United Rugby Championship Round 14 Preview
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby v Cardiff Rugby, Friday 7.35pm Cardiff boss Matt Sherratt has faced a welcome selection dilemma ahead of his team’s trip to Belfast. He’s had more numbers to choose from than...
Match Preview: Ulster Rugby Vs Cardiff Rugby
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA changed front row from last week’s EPCR Challenge Cup game in Clermont sees Eric O’Sullivan, Tom Stewart and Scott Wilson get the nodand Taulupe Faletau returns from injury to be named...
Meet Richie Murphy - the new man at the helm of Ulster
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFor new Ulster Rugby boss Richie Murphy, coaching is very much a vocation. It can mean long hours and plenty of pressure, but he wouldn’t rather be making a living any other way. Murphy has been...
A Rolls Royce returns – Welcome back to the great Taulupe Faletau
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen you hear a sportsman mentioned in the same breath as Roger Federer and Lionel Messi, you know you are dealing with someone very special. That’s certainly the case with Wales legend...
Ulster men back in front of a home crowd to face Cardiff
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFor Interim Head Coach, Richie Murphy's first home game at Kingspan Stadium, he has named his side to take on this week’s Welsh opposition tomorrow at Kingspan Stadium (KO 7 35pm) in Round 14 of...
URC Announces ‘Shields For Good’
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe four regional Shield trophies on offer in the BKT United Rugby Championship will carry greater reward this season with the league adding prizes for charities and foundations. The BKT URC will share...
Log positions key as the URC returns to action
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySecuring the best possible positions on the log will be the main driving force when the United Rugby Championship returns to action this weekend as the pressure mounts with only five rounds remaining before...
