EVERY GAME COUNTS: Jeopardy for Ospreys, Big Benetton test & more
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe BKT United Rugby Championship returns this weekend and with just SEVEN points separating second and ninth place in the table – EVERY GAME COUNTS more than ever. Round 11 of the championship...
Italian rugby clearly benefitting from URC exposure
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton currently sit second on the United Rugby Championship table. Springbok legend Jean de Villiers believes it’s no coincidence that the rise in Benetton Rugby’s performances in...
URC Origins: Cardiff star Ellis Bevan doing his bit for the grassroots game
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe URC Origin Rounds are firmly focussed on supporting the grassroots game and Cardiff Rugby’s Ellis Bevan is certainly doing just that. The Arms Park scrum-half has taken up a role as an assistant...
Sharks to be captained by Mbonambi and first start for Siya Masuku at half-back.
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyVodacom United Rugby Championship action resumes this weekend with the Hollywoodbets Sharks travelling to Joburg to take on the Emirates Lions in their second-round clash on Saturday afternoon. This is...
Irish inconsistency helps South African challenge
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyVodacom Bulls coach Jake White was unequivocal ahead of his team’s massive Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby against the DHL Stormers about the mission his men face – he wants them to...
Stars missing in Argentina squad
8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby31 players made the roster. Felipe Contepomi’s first selection as the man in charge of Los Pumas is close to that of the roster which competed at Rugby World Cup 2023. All but one...
Ospreys announce team for Edinburgh
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys have named their squad to face Edinburgh for Round 11 of the BKT URC. The game will take place at the Hive Stadium and is kicking off on Friday 1st March at 19:35pm. Justin Tipuric is set...
Bennett to hit 100 against Ospreys
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCentre Mark Bennett will become the club’s 41st centurion when he makes his 100th Edinburgh Rugby appearance against Ospreys at Hive Stadium tomorrow night (Friday 1 March, kick-off 7.35pm)...
Team News | Munster Side To Face Zebre
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster team has been named for Friday night’s BKT URC Round 11 clash against Zebre at Virgin Media Park (7.35pm). Buy €20 match tickets here. See event info here. Four Academy...
Meet Chris Dean: The Scottish centre stalwart with fond memories of his grassroots days
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFor Edinburgh stalwart Chris Dean, it all began at a grassroots club with a proud history of producing quality players for Scottish rugby. Dean first took up the sport at his home town team of North Berwick...
