Dan McFarland reflects on tough period for Ulster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster delighted their home fans as they powered past the Stormers in what was a strong, convincing victory at Kingspan Stadium – an effort which suggested that their recent difficult patch might...
Sharks fly SA flag on tough weekend of Vodacom URC action
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cell C Sharks were the only South African side to register a victory in a disappointing round of matches for the domestic Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams, but despite this, three of the four...
Vermaak brings up DHL Stormers 50 in Belfast
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyProp Ali Vermaak will play his 50th match for the DHL Stormers in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter in Belfast on Friday night. The two teams will square off at 21h35 SA...
DHL Stormers coach Dobson on the delights of touring
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Dobson is delighted with the challenge of the BKT United Rugby Championship, and that delight is not exclusive to the on-field battles. Dobson is loving the cultural experience that so few get to...
Anayi: South African Entry Has Strengthened URC & Europe
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s been a pretty eventful eight years since Martin Anayi took over as chief executive of what is now the BKT United Rugby Championship. “It’s eight years and three children for me!”...
URC Preview: Ulster v Stormers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAt Kingspan Stadium, Belfast, 7.35pm Referee: Mike Adamson (SRU, 67 th competition game) Assistant: Andrew Cole, Paul Haycock (both IRFU) TMO: Andrew McMenemy (SRU) Overall URC head-to-head record:...
Dan McFarland fired up for Leinster test
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby head coach Dan McFarland is relishing the prospect of visiting last season’s finalists Leinster Rugby in the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16. Ulster secured their place...
Where To Watch URC Round 13
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFRIDAY, JANUARY 27 Ulster v DHL Stormers Kingspan Stadium, Belfast – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 21.35 SA Live on: BBC NI, RTÉ, SuperSport, Viaplay, Premier Sports, Discovery...
Champions Cup Round of 16 Finalised
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh narrowly miss out on a home game in the knock out rounds after beating Saracens. Leinster finish the pool stages as the top seed and will play at 'home' for the rest of the tournament. Here...