Emirates Lions boost top-eight prospects with win at Connacht
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyEmirates Lions overcame the early dismissal of Asenathi Ntlabakanye to give their BKT United Rugby Championship play-off hopes a boost with a 38-14 win over Connacht at Dexcom Stadium. Having put 40 points...
Late Eduan Swart try earns Scarlets comeback victory over Benetton
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyReplacement hooker Eduan Swart scored a last-minute try to rejuvenate Scarlets’ BKT United Rugby Championship season with only their third win of their league campaign – a 16-13 comeback victory...
Mike Haley Set For 100th Munster Appearance
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyTonight’s URC Round 12 clash with Ospreys in Swansea will see Mike Haley make his 100th start and 100th appearance for Munster after joining the province ahead of the 2018/19 season. Mike made his...
URC Round 12 Preview
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys v Munster Rugby, Friday 7.35pm Opposing coaches Toby Booth and Graham Rowntree have been singing each other’s praises ahead of this crucial Swansea showdown between two play-off contenders. Their...
Scarlets team to play Benetton
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets welcome back Wales internationals for Benetton test Wales international Gareth Davies skippers a much-changed Scarlets side for the round 12 BKT United Rugby Championship clash with Benetton...
Connacht team named for visit of Lions
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Head Coach Pete Wilkins has named his side for tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with Emirates Lions at Dexcom Stadium (5.15pm). There are five changes to the side...
EVERY GAME COUNTS: Jeopardy, probability, business end & more
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe BKT United Rugby Championship returns this weekend and with just FIVE points separating 4th and 11th place in the table – EVERY GAME COUNTS more than ever. Round 12 of the championship...
Six Nations record-breaker Lamaro living for the moment in Italian Rugby
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAs far as Michele Lamaro is concerned, the future has already arrived for Italian rugby. The inspirational flanker has just captained the Azzurri to their best ever Six Nations campaign, with wins over...
URC Officials for Round 12
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyFRIDAY, MARCH 22 Glasgow Warriors v Cardiff Rugby Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 21.35 SA Referee: Frank Murphy (IRFU, 82nd league game) AR 1:...