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URC Round 11 Review

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster leading the way again League leaders Leinster are looking to learn the lessons from last season as they set their sights on their first silverware in three years. Leo Cullen’s team top...

Munster hold off Zebre Parma fightback to claim win after first-half try blitz

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster moved back into play-off territory in the BKT United Rugby Championship after beating battling Zebre Parma 45-29 at Virgin Media Park on the back of five first-half tries. Academy talent Ruadhan...

EVERY GAME COUNTS: Jeopardy for Ospreys, Big Benetton test & more

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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...

Irish inconsistency helps South African challenge

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Vodacom 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...

Bennett to hit 100 against Ospreys

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Centre 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

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

For 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...

URC Round 11 Match Officials & Broadcasters

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The appointments for the United Rugby Championship fixtures in Round 11 have been confirmed and are available alongside the TV listings below. FRIDAY, MARCH 1 Edinburgh Rugby v Ospreys Hive Stadium,...

DHL Stormers can clinch SA Shield in Pretoria

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

With just two points separating the log leaders from Cape Town and the second-placed Northern Gautengers, it is impossible to underplay the significance to the destination of the South African Shield of...

STAT ATTACK: Unstoppable Gavin Coombes, Warrick Gelant magic & more

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

We've picked out some of the best stats from Round 10 of the BKT United Rugby Championship. Scarlets v Munster Gavin Coombes scored two tries, made the second-most carries (17), most dominant...