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:...
Glasgow terminate Rufus McLean's contract with immediate effect
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow have terminated the contract of Scotland winger Rufus McLean with immediate effect. This comes after the 22 year-old pleaded guilty to charges of domestic violence. A statement from the...
EPCR has received a citing complaint against Piers Francis
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrancis is alleged to have tackled Glasgow centre, Sione Tuipulotu, in a dangerous manner in the 42nd minute of the match in contravention of Law 9.13.The complaint was made by the match Citing Commissioner,...
Where To Watch URC Round 13
2 years 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...
Glasgow Warriors: 10 changes ahead of Bath clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA Glasgow Warriors team showing 10 changes will run out under the Friday night lights against Bath tomorrow, as Franco Smith’s squad goes in search of a home knockout tie in the EPCR Challenge...
Coaches Reveal Key To URC Success In Europe
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySo, what’s the secret behind the success of the United Rugby Championship sides in Europe this season? Well, there seems to be a growing consensus that the addition of the South African sides to...
Glasgow Warriors release statement on suspended Rufus McLean
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRufus McLean is suspended from all club activity and is unavailable for selection following a guilty plea to charges under the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 in December 2022. Glasgow...
Scotland name 2023 Six Nations training squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBath Rugby wing Ruaridh McConnochie, Glasgow Warriors centre Stafford McDowall and stand-off Ben Healy, who recently agreed a move to Edinburgh Rugby from Munster, are all named in head coach Gregor Townsend’s...