United Rugby Championship Round 10 Stats
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter an exciting weekend of the BKT United Rugby Championship, URC StatMaster have identified the top players from R10 along with the overall top team and player performances from the league so far. Top...
Stephen Jones and Gethin Jenkins to leave their roles with Neil Jenkins and Jonathan Humphreys to remain
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJonathan Humphreys and Neil Jenkins will stay on as part of Warren Gatland’s coaching team – as the new Wales boss confirms the first elements of his back room staff ahead of the 2023 Guinness...
Clubs Praised As URC Attracts Record Christmas Crowds
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUnited Rugby Championship CEO Martin Anayi has praised the league’s clubs for drawing in over 117,000 fans over the Christmas weekend as a new record attendance was set for the festive fixtures. The...
Sale Sharks travel to Kingston Park for a Newcastle challenge
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks will travel to Kingston Park for Friday evening’s clash with Newcastle Falcons. In Round 12, Sale enjoyed a bye while the Falcons were knocked over by London Irish on the latter’s...
South Africa's proudest rivalry to play out under the URC banner
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFriday evening will see arguably the greatest South African rivalries play out in the heat of the Cape Town summer; the old North vs South derby or, in more modern terms, Stormers vs Bulls. The...
Refereeing appointments confirmed for 2023 Six Nations
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023 Guinness Six Nations have released the refereeing appointments for next year's clashes. Karl Dickson will be the man in the middle for the opening match while New Zealander James...
Newcastle Falcons team to face Sale Sharks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGary Graham makes his first appearance of the season for Newcastle Falcons on Friday night when they host northern rivals Sale Sharks. The Gallagher Premiership clash is a 7.45pm kick-off at Kingston...
Dai Young ‘thrilled’ by Cardiff performances
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Rugby director of rugby Dai Young admitted he has been “thrilled” by his side’s performances in the first two rounds of this season’s EPCR Challenge Cup. The...
John Cooney and Dragons RFC Named As First-Ever Winners of United Rugby Championship Unity Awards
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster’s John Cooney and Dragons RFC can today be revealed as the first winners of the new URC Unity Awards. Ulster Rugby scrum-half Cooney picks up the The Difference Maker Award, while Dragons...
Dave Walder: We’ll be better in long run
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons head coach Dave Walder admitted his squad are “hurting” after losing both their opening games in the EPCR Challenge Cup – but vowed they would be “better in...
