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Hungry Lion Emmanuel Tshituka wants to feast on Glasgow

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Emmanuel Tshituka has stepped out of the shadow of older brother Vincent and into the vanguard of an Lions pack on the hunt for redemption when they host Franco Smith’s high-flying Glasgow Warriors...

Spotlight on local derbies as URC returns with a bang

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The stakes will be sky-high for all four South African teams this weekend as a full round of Vodacom United Rugby Championship action returns and sides turn their attention on the race to the playoffs,...

URC - Round 13 Wrap Up

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

THE SECRET TO SMITH’S SUCCESS Franco Smith continues to work his magic with Glasgow Warriors who extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to nine matches with a 42-28 bonus point victory...

Sharks fly SA flag on tough weekend of Vodacom URC action

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Cell C Sharks were the only South African side to register a victory in a disappointing round of matches for the domestic Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams, but despite this, three of the four...

Rising Ruan

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Scarlets will have to beware the rising threat of Vodacom Bulls skipper Ruan Nortje when they welcome the visitors from Pretoria to west Wales on Friday evening. Second row Nortje, who stands 6ft...

Welsh International Wainwright Firing Again After Move To URC

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Having moved to the United Rugby Championship, Welsh international Sam Wainwright is firing again in more ways than one. After making a memorable Test debut in the historic victory over the Springboks...

Anayi: South African Entry Has Strengthened URC & Europe

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

It’s been a pretty eventful eight years since Martin Anayi took over as chief executive of what is now the BKT United Rugby Championship. “It’s eight years and three children for me!”...

Scarlets team to play Vodacom Bulls

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Aaron Shingler takes over the captain’s armband as the Scarlets return to BKT United Rugby Championship action against the Vodacom Bulls on Friday night (19:35; BBC Wales & Viaplay). With Jonathan...

What the stats say ahead of the Vodacom Bulls and Scarlets clash

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2022/23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship action returns this weekend as the focus now turns to see what Round 13 will have to offer. It all begins with Friday night lights kicks off which will see...

URC Preview: Scarlets v Bulls

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

At Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli, 7.35pm Referee: Andrew Brace (IRFU, 86th league game) Assistant: Adam Jones, Ben Breakspear (both WRU) TMO: Brian MacNeice (IRFU)   Overall URC head-to-head record:...