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URC round 16 Preview

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dragons RFC v DHL Stormers, Friday 7.35pm   It’s the final game of the season at Rodney Parade and there’s likely to be an added buzz about the place on the back of the Dragons’...

URC Round 16 Squad Announcements

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The teams for this weekend's Round 16 fixtures of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below.   TEAM NEWS HEADLINES   #DRAvSTO Chris...

Kieran Wilkinson to join Newcastle Falcons

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers fly-half Kieran Wilkinson will join Newcastle Falcons in the summer, with the 24-year-old arriving on a one-year deal.   Wilkinson started for the Tigers in Friday’s home...

URC Round 15 Review

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

New team on top Glasgow Warriors are the new leaders of the BKT URC having jumped above Leinster Rugby at the top of the table. Franco Smith’s team did a professional job in recording a 40-9 bonus...

Morgan Jones comes into Scarlets side for Sharks clash

8 months ago

Scarlets take on the Hollywoodbets Sharks at Parc y Scarlets on Friday night (19:35; BBC Wales), showing one change to the team beaten by Edinburgh last weekend. Scotland international second row Alex...

Pressure mounts on SA sides in the URC

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The South African franchises will be under immense pressure to bounce back strongly from disappointing results in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship last week – apart from the Emirates Lions –...

Where To Watch BKT URC Round 15

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

After Round 14, just three points separate 5th - 11th place, with only four rounds remaining. This weekend the Race To The Eight continues. Every game counts.    FRIDAY, APRIL 26   Scarlets...

United Rugby Championship Round 14 Preview

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster Rugby v Cardiff Rugby, Friday 7.35pm Cardiff boss Matt Sherratt has faced a welcome selection dilemma ahead of his team’s trip to Belfast. He’s had more numbers to choose from than...

URC Announces ‘Shields For Good’

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The four regional Shield trophies on offer in the BKT United Rugby Championship will carry greater reward this season with the league adding prizes for charities and foundations. The BKT URC will share...

Where To Watch BKT URC Round 14

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

After some European action, the URC is back in full swing this weekend for round 14. Here is where you can watch each fixture.    FRIDAY, APRIL 19  Ulster v Cardiff Rugby Kingspan Stadium,...