Ben Thomas gets three match ban
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Disciplinary process related to Ben Thomas Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 1 game against Lions on Saturday, September 27 has resulted in a three game suspension. After...
Erasmus makes minimal changes for London decider
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus made four changes to the match-23 for Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship decider against the Pumas at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London, which will...
United Rugby Championship – Round 1 Review
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyChampions hurting after heavy defeat There were victories for all five countries on the opening weekend of the BKT URC, with the reigning champions suffering “a proper punch in the nose”. Title...
URC Round 1 Review
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyChampions hurting after heavy defeat There were victories for all five countries on the opening weekend of the BKT URC, with the reigning champions suffering “a proper punch in the nose”. Title...
Comfortable home wins for SA teams in URC openers
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyComfortable home wins for SA teams in Vodacom URC openers The Vodacom United Rugby Championship kicked off with two wins from four for the South African teams, with the DHL Stormers and Vodacom...
Edinburgh team news ahead of Parma opening URC clash
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySummer signings Piers O’Conor and James Whitcombe will make their Edinburgh Rugby debuts in tomorrow afternoon’s BKT United Rugby Championship season opener against Zebre Parma...
Venter to start as Nche withdraws due to niggle
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop Boan Venter will start Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against the Pumas at Kings Park, with Marco van Staden being drafted onto the bench, following the withdrawal of Ox Nche...
Wallabies true believers they can end Bledisloe drought
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies skipper Harry Wilson says his team is excited rather than daunted by the challenge of getting one hand on the Bledisloe Cup trophy with a history-making win at Eden Park. The prized trans-Tasman...
Cardiff confirm Leigh Halfpenny return
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Rugby are delighted to confirm Leigh Halfpenny has signed a short-term contract at the Arms Park. The Wales legend, who previously spent seven years at the club, will initially take on a...
Connacht tipped to make big waves under Lancaster
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby have been tipped to make a major impact in the BKT URC this season under new boss Stuart Lancaster. Former England coach Lancaster has taken the helm at the Galway-based province...
