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...
Composure the name of the game for businessman Umaga
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJacob Umaga showed plenty of composure with his match-winning heroics for Benetton Rugby in Durban last weekend - which is rather appropriate given his business interests outside the game. Along with...
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...
Healy’s love of the game still driving him on
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt says much about the longevity of Cian Healy’s career that his Leinster Rugby debut came against a team that no longer exists. That was way back in May 2007 when he came on as a replacement...
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...
Ryan, Keenan and Connors available for selection for Ulster match
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship Round 17 match against Ulster in Kingspan Stadium (KO: 7.35pm, live on TG4 and Premier...
