Vodacom Bulls brave for battle-ready Benetton
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving worked over the Hollywoodbets Sharks last week to clinch their first SA Shield, the Vodacom Bulls must now prove they can knock out play-off-calibre opponents with a late flurry when they square...
Ferris says pressure is on Leinster ahead of all Irish quarter-final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland star and Premier Sports pundit Stephen Ferris says the pressure is on Leinster Rugby going into their BKT URC quarter-final against Ulster Rugby at the Aviva Stadium. The Dublin-based...
Metcalf signs for Newcastle Falcons
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDoncaster Knights back Jack Metcalf has become Newcastle Falcons’ latest signing ahead of the 2024-25 season, agreeing a one-year deal to move to Kingston Park. The 23-year-old Yorkshireman...
Mighty Munster the measurement for Dobson's DHL Stormers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe DHL Stormers can look to Munster’s incredible journey to the 2022-23 BKT URC title for inspiration as they embark on a trip to Glasgow looking to win a first play-off on the road. It’s...
URC Round 18 and Season Stats
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTop Players From R18 Carries: 24 Sione Tuipulotu (Glasgow Warriors) Defenders Beaten: 9 David Hawkshaw (Connacht) Lineouts Won: 10 Ruan Nortje (Vodacom Bulls) Metres: 131 Onisi Ratava (Benetton) Passes:...
URC final round review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPlay-off pathway So, that’s the regular season over and we now know the make-up of the play-offs, with Benetton Rugby and the Ospreys having secured the last two spots in the top eight. As...
URC Quarter Final's Confirmed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThere was plenty of movement on the final day of the group stages in the URC with the 8th and final play off spot decided in the final quarter of the last game. the Ospreys clinched a play off spot pushing...
Beaten Edinburgh miss out on URC play-offs
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyUnited Rugby Championship Benetton (12) 31 Tries: Mendy, Ratave, Albornoz, Izekor 2 Cons: Smith 3 Edinburgh (6) 6 Pens: Healy 2 Edinburgh’s United Rugby Championship...
Milestone achievement awaits for Crosbie
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLuke Crosbie is on the cusp of a special milestone: his 100th appearance for Edinburgh Rugby. This Saturday against Benetton, the flanker will join a prestigious club of players who have donned the...
Six changes for Munster in team to face Ulster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are six personnel changes and one positional switch to the side that beat Edinburgh last time out as Simon Zebo, Seán O’Brien, Rory Scannell, Stephen Archer, RG Snyman and...
