South Africa return to the URC this weekend
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyApart from Nelspruit, South African eyes will be on Johannesburg, Pretoria, Bridgend and Galway on Saturday as the four local franchises get their Vodacom United Rugby Championship season underway. The...
Wilson set for first Dragons start in Dublin
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCentre Harry Wilson is handed his first start for Dragons RFC as the club heads to Dublin to face Leinster Rugby at Aviva Stadium in the BKT United Rugby Championship on Friday evening (kick-off 7.35pm). Head...
Three players released by the Springboks
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus released three players, Ben-Jason Dixon, Johan Grobbelaar, and Canan Moodie, to their local franchises after the Boks wrapped up their main training block for the week...
URC Round 2 Referee's
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Glasgow Warriors v Benetton Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA & SA Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen (SARU,...
United Rugby Championship Review Round 1
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLate Drama Across The URC It was a tale of nail-biting contests and dramatic finishes on the opening weekend of the United Rugby Championship season. Reigning champions Glasgow Warriors were beaten by...
Evans & Lewis-Hughes set for home debut vs Osprey's
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFly half Lloyd Evans and back row Shane Lewis-Hughes will make their debuts as Dragons RFC launch the new BKT United Rugby Championship season against Ospreys at Rodney Parade on Saturday afternoon (kick-off...
Jac Morgan to earn first cap as Osprey's captain
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys have named their squad to face the Dragons in their BKT URC opener. The game will take place at Rodney Parade and is kicking off on Saturday 21st September at 3pm. Jac Morgan is set to...
URC: All the big insights for round 1
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWe've rounded up some of the best stats to get you ready for the new season. EDINBURGH V LEINSTER Edinburgh Ben Healy scored more points than any other player last season, a total of 175. His...
Match Officials for Round 1 of the URC
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 1 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below. To avoid a clash with the Carling Currie...
Wales star Owen Watkin loving his leading role
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Watkin is relishing his new found responsibility for club and country as he sets his sights on a major career milestone. The Ospreys centre started both Tests on Wales’ summer tour...