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SA teams strive for another perfect Vodacom URC round

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The South African teams will be striving for another perfect round in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship as the end of the pool stages draws closer with only six rounds remaining, and the competition...

URC by the numbers

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Top Players From R12   Carries: 24 Jack Dempsey (Glasgow Warriors) Defenders Beaten: 8 Andrew Smith (Connacht) / Pierre Bruno (Zebre Parma) Lineouts Won: 7 Ruan Nortje (Vodacom Bulls) / Euan Ferrie...

Ulster's CEO departs

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The IRFU and Ulster Rugby today confirm the departure of Jonny Petrie as CEO by mutual agreement. Kevin Potts, CEO of the IRFU, says: “The IRFU and Ulster Rugby thank Jonny for the...

Force bolster lock stocks with signing of former Wallaby

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Western Force have added experience to their lock stocks with the signing of 16-cap Wallaby Sam Carter for the remainder of the season. Carter, who stands at 201cm tall, joins the Force from English...

URC Round 12 Review

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

South African cleansweep   There were victories for all four South African sides, with the Emirates Lions’ 38-14 bonus point win away to Connacht arguably the result of the round.   Not...

Ireland Lay Down Marker With Improved Performance Against France

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland Women (sponsored by Aon) lifted their game in a number of areas, losing their Guinness Six Nations opener 38-17 in Le Mans but keeping France to their lowest try and points tallies in...

Sharks edge out Ulster to earn second win of the season

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Richie Murphy’s opening involvement as Ulster interim coach ended in defeat to a powerful Sharks selection, though it was a game which was rarely able to rouse itself above Durban’s...

URC Round 12 Preview

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ospreys 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...

EVERY GAME COUNTS: Jeopardy, probability, business end & more

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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...