‘A thing of beauty’ - Analysing the mighty mauls that produce so many tries in the BKT URC
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but there’s no doubting just what a potent weapon the driving lineout maul is in the BKT URC. We have all seen the routine. A penalty is awarded, a team...
BKT URC stars force their way into Six Nations contention
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first Guinness Six Nations after a World Cup often sees a changing of the guard, with new faces emerging as a fresh four-year cycle begins. This season’s tournament is likely to be another example...
Ulster ready to kick off 2024 against Leinster in Dublin
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDan McFarland has named his Ulster side to take on Interprovincial rivals, Leinster, in Round 9 of the BKT United Rugby Championship at the RDS Arena. The front row is changed from Round 8,...
Match Preview: Ulster v Connacht
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving started the season so well, Connacht now head to Belfast on the back of four successive defeats in all competitions. They have conceded 173 points along the way, losing to Vodacom Bulls (53-27)...
Ulster ready for Christmas cracker against Connacht
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDan McFarland has named his Ulster side to take on Connacht Rugby, in this Friday’s BKT United Rugby Championship Round 8 Interprovincial derby at Kingspan Stadium. In...
Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds In The URC: 7/7
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMaul matters The driving lineout maul continues to be a major attacking weapon and so hard to stop. Few teams employ it to better effect than Glasgow Warriors who have scored tries from that rolling...
Ireland U18 & U19 Training Squads Announced
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTraining squads for the Ireland U18s and Ireland U19s, have been announced for the National Age Grade Training camps at the end of December. The squads will train at the IRFU High Performance Centre...
Ewels hits 150 as Bath Rugby paint the town red
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Investec Champions Cup is here and Johann van Graan has named his side to take on Ulster Rugby as they head to The Rec this Saturday. Dorset-born Charlie Ewels will reach his 150th appearance in the...
Match Preview: Ulster v Edinburgh Rugby
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster v Edinburgh Rugby Two teams looking for a response following defeats in Round 6. Springbok World Cup winning prop Steven Kitshoff makes his first start for Ulster, who have used more players -...
United Rugby Championship Round 6 Wrap-Up
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA magic fixture and a bumper crowd Leo Cullen says there was something for everyone in a “magic fixture” as his Leinster team beat champions Munster 21-16 at a packed Aviva Stadium. A crowd...
