URC Match Officials Announcement Round 5
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 5 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 Ospreys v...
Sharks’ Chamberlain has strike rate down to a tee
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 23-year-old is the Cell C Sharks’ only fit flyhalf after misfortune twice struck their pre-season training, with Springbok Curwin Bosch and veteran Lionel Cronje both suffering arm fractures...
Etzebeth and Tshituka expected to make Sharks debuts this weekend
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnticipation will be high amongst the fans at Kings Park on Saturday as the eagerly-awaited Sharks debuts of Vincent Tshituka and Springbok hard man Eben Etzebeth are set to play out when the team locks...
Dai Flanagan: You Have To Be At Your Best To Pick Up Points In This League
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs a self-confessed rugby nause, the BKT United Rugby Championship is right up Dai Flanagan’s street. The Dragons RFC coach relishes the different kind of challenges thrown up week-in, week-out...
Jordan Larmour injury bad news for Leinster & Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster and Ireland backline ace Jordan Larmour is set to miss Ireland’s Autumn Internationals after sustaining a foot injury against the Sharks last weekend. The latest tests...
Where To Watch The United Rugby Championship This Week
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhere to watch round five of the United Rugby Championship this weekend. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 Ospreys v DHL Stormers Swansea.com Stadium, Swansea – KO 19.35 IRE & UK...
Leinster injury update: hooker cover signed, Doris returns
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeo Cullen has confirmed that Leinster have signed former Ireland U20s hooker Tadgh McElroy on a short-term contract. The Dundalk native is a former Ireland U-20 international...
Dan McFarland shares thoughts on Ulster's upcoming tour of SA
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster boss Dan McFarland appears well aware of the enormity of the task at hand as he and his charges prepare to tour South Africa over the next couple of weeks. Ulster have had a good...
Sharks boss satisfied with tour as the team returns home
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks have enjoyed a decent start to the URC with a brace of victories (over Zebre and Dragons) before picking up a loss last weekend against Leinster. All their games thus far have been away and...
Leo Cullen loving the new challenges in the URC
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster boss Leo Cullen is in high spirits after his side’s commanding victory over the Sharks in Dublin on Saturday evening. The result propels Leinster to number one spot on the overall standings...
