Cardiff Rugby

Botham back for Boxing Day derby

James Botham has handed Cardiff a Boxing Day boost as the Blue and Blacks make two changes to face the Dragons.  The Wales international has been out of action since suffering a hamstring injury...

Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds In The URC: 6/7

Welsh young guns Reductions in squad numbers at the Welsh regions have presented challenges but also opportunities for a posse of home-grown youngsters who have really grabbed their chance. Cardiff flanker...

Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds In The URC: 5/7

Italian improvement Last season, Benetton Rugby finished down in eleventh, while Zebre Parma ended up rock bottom after losing all 18 matches. It’s fair to say it’s been a very different...

Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds In The URC: 4/7

Italian improvement Last season, Benetton Rugby finished down in eleventh, while Zebre Parma ended up rock bottom after losing all 18 matches. It’s fair to say it’s been a very different...

Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds In The URC: 3/7

Super signings One suspected Ben Healy was going to be a quality recruit for Edinburgh Rugby and so it’s proved. Having shared in Munster’s grand final triumph over the DHL Stormers at the...

URC Round 8 Match Officials

The match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 8 Christmas derby fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below.   FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22   Glasgow...

Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds: 1/7

It’s wide open! The hugely competitive nature of the BKT URC this season is illustrated by the fact there have been new league leaders after every round of matches, with five different sides occupying...

Barassi at the double as Stade Toulousian smash Harlequins

Outside centre Pierre-Louis Barassi scored two of Stade Toulousain’s seven tries as they showed impressive form at Harlequins in their 47-19 win. The French side have hit the ground running in...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Cardiff Rugby v Bath Rugby

Match Preview: Harlequins have loads of confidence for Stade Toulousain test

Harlequins flanker Will Evans has warned Stade Toulousain that the Gallagher Premiership side are full of confidence as they approach a second successive match against French opposition, in Round 2 of...