Early Rey Lee-Lo red card proves costly for Cardiff as Connacht snatch victory
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff could not overcome an early red card for centre Rey Lee-Lo as Connacht claimed a 16-12 United Rugby Championship victory at the Arms Park. Lee-Lo was dismissed after just 15 minutes by Italian...
Cardiff v Connacht: A look at the numbers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht beat Cardiff Rugby 16-12 in Saturday night's URC action despite only scoring one try in the 60th minute of the game whilst the opponents outscored them by one try. The try came from substitute...
Cardiff Rugby v Connacht Rugby: Match Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s set to be a sell-out at the Arms Park and a packed house can expect a fast and furious encounter given the way the two teams look to play. That will be music to the ears of Cardiff openside...
Ospreys boss Lance Bradley on the search for a new home and why he feels the BKT URC is a “cracking league”
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLance Bradley is a man on a mission to usher in a successful new era for the Ospreys both on and off the field. The former Gloucester boss has only been in position as chief executive...
Four changes to Connacht for trip to Cardiff in URC
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht head coach Pete Wilkins has named his side for tomorrow’s trip to Cardiff in the BKT United Rugby Championship (k/o 5.15pm). There are four changes from the side that saw off Bristol...
Belcher captains Cardiff for return to URC action
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLiam Belcher captains Cardiff as they return to BKT United Rugby Championship action against Connacht on Saturday (17:15). A capacity crowd is anticipated at Cardiff Arms Park as the Blue and Blacks celebrate...
A team-by-team half-term report on the URC
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWe are now midway through the BKT URC campaign, with all 16 teams having played the first nine of their 18 regular season matches. So as the league returns this weekend with Round 10, how have the sides...
On this day in 2006: Mike Ruddock resigns as Wales head coach
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMike Ruddock resigned as Wales head coach on this day in 2006. The then 46-year-old stepped down just 11 months after he led his country to their first Six Nations Grand Slam triumph in 27 years, leaving...
The BKT United Rugby Championship returns
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA jam-packed weekend of BKT United Rugby Championship action returns following Investec Champions Cup, EPCR Challenge Cup and the international break with the start of the Guinness Six Nations. Friday...
URC Round 10 Match Officials
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 10 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Scarlets...
