Edinburgh hold off resilient Lions
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions started their United Rugby Championship tour with a 16-17 defeat to Edinburgh in Scotland on Saturday. The home side outscored their opponents by two tries to one, but Jordan Hendrikse kept...
Tshituka injury concern as Sharks lose to Leinster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks continued their challenging Europe tour with another United Rugby Championship defeat in Ireland. The South Africans suffered a 13-34 loss to Leinster in Dublin on Saturday night. Dylan...
Stormers outclass Scarlets in Stellenbosch
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe DHL Stormers ran in eight tries on their way to a 52-7 Vodacom United Rugby Championship win against the Scarlets in Stellenbosch on Saturday. It was an impressive performance in front of an enthusiastic...
Justin Tipuric inspires Ospreys to narrow victory over Zebre Parma
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJustin Tipuric was at his trademark, brilliant best as Ospreys bagged their first victory of this season’s United Rugby Championship with a 34-31 win over Zebre Parma at the Swansea.com Stadium. The...
The BKT URC salutes its terrific Bok 12
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the BKT United Rugby Championship, they are the terrific 12. For the opposition, they’d be the terrifying 12. Whatever the description, those 12 Springboks who will play the All Blacks in Saturday’s...
Three SA teams hit the road as Vodacom URC picks up pace
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe DHL Stormers will be looking to build on their strong start to the third season of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship when they host Scarlets on Saturday – the only game in South Africa with...
Healy and Jones Building Scottish Momentum
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Healy and Huw Jones have really hit the ground running on their rapid return from World Cup duty with Scotland. They picked up Player of the Match awards for Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors respectively...
Peel Staying Cool as Tour Heats Up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDwayne Peel insists there is no need to press the panic button as his Scarlets head into another testing BKT URC assignment out in South Africa. Peel’s team conceded nine tries as they went down...
Leinster issue Injury Update ahead of home URC opener
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an Injury Report ahead of Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship home opener against Hollywoodbets Sharks.The two teams meet in the RDS Arena, with kick-off...
United Rugby Championship Match Officials and broadcasters for Round 2
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 2 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 Ospreys v Zebre...
