Variety the spice of life in URC, say high-flying Lions
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe BKT URC has been dubbed the most varied competition in world rugby by the coach of a team that has made a flying start to the new league season. The Emirates Lions have won all three of their...
URC Match Officials Round 5
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match officials appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 5 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 Scarlets v Bulls Parc...
URC Round 4 Review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAn “incredible” Croke Park occasion Leinster Rugby remain the maximum men having secured their fourth successive bonus point victory on a record-breaking derby day at Croke Park. The...
Mixed fortunes on the road for SA teams in URC
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a weekend of mixed emotions for South Africa’s four franchises in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, with the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions providing rays of light in their opening...
Lions leader Horn setting his sights on the Springboks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen you consider the competition for back row spots in the Springboks set-up, you would imagine it must be pretty daunting for an uncapped player with international ambitions. Just for starters,...
Harrison and Muncaster start for Edinburgh against Stormers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyYoung duo of Patrick Harrison (hooker) and Ben Muncaster (back-row) both come into the starting lineup as Edinburgh Rugby welcome DHL Stormers to Hive Stadium tomorrow evening (12 October, kick-off...
Six changes for the Stormers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are six changes to the Stormers starting line-up for their United Rugby Championship clash with Edinburgh at the Hive Stadium on Saturday. There are three changes in the backline and three in...
A 50th cap for Lions prop
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyProp Asenathi Ntlabakanye gears up for his 50th international match for the Lions, as Ivan van Rooyen tweaks his lineup to face the Dragons at Rodney Parade on Sunday. The Lions kick off a three-match...
URC Round 4 Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors v Zebre Parma, 7.35pm, Friday Champions Glasgow have rung the changes for this Scotstoun clash, bringing in seven players and making two positional switches in the wake of last...
Record-breaking derby day at Croke Park
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHistory will be made at Croke Park on Saturday when the BKT URC showdown between Leinster Rugby and Munster Rugby is played out in front of a new record league attendance. The provincial derby...
