Johnny Williams to captain Scarlets for first time
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales international centre Johnny Williams takes over the captain’s armband for the first time in Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship round two clash with Connacht in Galway (1.45pm; Premier...
Cam Winnett - The Ironman and his idol
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyURC Ironman Cam Winnett says working with his idol Leigh Halfpenny is proving a huge benefit to his game. Winnett was coached by Halfpenny on Wales’ summer tour of Japan, and that relationship...
Christ Tshiunza sidelined until the new year
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs and Wales lock Christ Tshiunza will miss the 2025 Quilter Nations Series due to a foot injury. Tshiunza suffered the injury in the first half of Chiefs’ Gallagher...
Henning hails new TMO process as the future for the game
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe URC’s Head of Match Officials Tappe Henning has hailed the league’s new TMO system as the way forward for the game. The newly introduced independent process operated for the first...
Tongan duo set for Dragons debuts
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga international duo Fetuli Paea and Fine Inisi make their home debuts as Dragons RFC face Hollywoodbets Sharks in the BKT United Rugby Championship at Rodney Parade on Friday (kick-off 8.05pm). Summer...
Edwards proud to step into the shoes of legends
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing in the footsteps of the likes of Barry John, Phil Bennett, and Jonathan Davies might seem a daunting task. But it’s something Dan Edwards takes huge pride in, and he’s determined...
SA teams Aiming to keep winning records streaks in the URC
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks and Lions will try to remain unbeaten against their respective opponents this weekend as the United Rugby Championship picks up steam in round two, with the Stormers and Bulls keen to build...
All Blacks team named for last round clash
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks’ selectors have named their team to play Australia at Optus Stadium this Saturday evening, with six changes to the team that started the first Bledisloe Cup...
Smith staying such a boost for Glasgow Warriors
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland star Rory Darge says Franco Smith extending his stay with Glasgow Warriors is great news for the club. Former Springbok Smith - the man who masterminded the 2024 BKT URC title triumph - had been...
United Rugby Championship – Round 1 Review
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyChampions hurting after heavy defeat There were victories for all five countries on the opening weekend of the BKT URC, with the reigning champions suffering “a proper punch in the nose”. Title...
