South African Sides Hailed As ‘Great Addition’ To BKT URC
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the BKT URC’s most seasoned campaigners has described the South African opposition in the competition as “unbelievably challenging” but “a great addition”. This...
URC Preview | Munster v Bulls
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySat 3 Oct, 19:45 (UK/IRE), Thomond Park Broadcasters: TG4, Premier Sports, SuperSport, URC.tv and FloRugby Jack Aungier starts on his Munster debut with Marnus van der Merwe and Academy out-half...
URC Preview | Benetton v Connacht
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFri 2 Oct, 19:45 (UK/IRE), Stadio Monigo Broadcasters: Sky Italia, Premier Sports, SuperSport, TG4, URC.tv and FloRugby The big picture Benetton and Connacht are seeking their first wins of the campaign...
URC Preview | Edinburgh v Stormers
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFri 2 Oct, 19:45 (UK/IRE), Hive Stadium Broadcasters: Premier Sports, SuperSport, URC.tv and FloRugby The big picture Both sides won away from home in Round 1. Edinburgh now host DHL Stormers, who...
Jurie injury frees up 10 for Yaqeen - Stormers
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers boss John Dobson has revealed flyhalf Jurie Matthee will play no part in Friday night’s fixture in Edinburgh. Matthee hurt his ankle in last week’s URC round-one 29-15 win against...
Full URC Review from the opening round
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africans and Scots Sweep The Board The opening round of the new BKT URC season saw a clean-sweep for South Africa and Scotland, while it was a rare winless weekend for Ireland. It’s...
Full house for SA teams as URC kicks off with a bang
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe four South African franchises got their Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaigns off to winning start, with the Vodacom Bulls, Hollywoodbets Sharks and DHL Stormers recording bonus–point wins,...
Two players set for debut as Cullen names team to face Lions in season opener
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on the 10bet Lions in our BKT United Rugby Championship season opener at Ellis Park this Saturday (KO: 12.30pm Irish time / 1.30pm...
Connacht Rugby v DHL Stormers
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby head coach Stuart Lancaster has named his matchday 23 for tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship season opener with DHL Stormers at Dexcom Stadium (k/o 7.45pm). After missing over...
Zas hits 100 in DHL Stormers’ Vodacom URC opener
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWing Leolin Zas will play his 100th match for the DHL Stormers in their 26/27 Vodacom United Rugby Championship opener against Connacht in Galway on Friday night. Lock Riley Norton, scrumhalves Andre...
