Over 34 million fans tune into URC as debut season sets new broadcast records
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOver 34 million fans tuned into the inaugural United Rugby Championship season as the league set a number of major broadcast records in its first campaign. With records set for the season-long...
1 month until URC 2022-23 kick-off
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2022-23 URC begins in exactly one month, bringing viewers the best of Celtic, Italian and South African club rugby. The old format had a vigorous injection last season with the introduction...
Springbok fightback undone by inaccuracy says Nienaber
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber lamented a lack of accuracy as his team’s fightback from a 15-0 deficit to lead 23-21 with 12 minutes remaining, ultimately wasn’t enough to record a third...
South Africa v New Zealand: Stats, Facts, Line Ups
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa and New Zealand face off for the 103rd time on Saturday as the old foes clash at the iconic Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. We take a look at all the team, match, referee, and...
De Allende relishing 'much louder' Ellis Park
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHard-running Springbok centre Damian de Allende is looking forward to the contest this weekend against the All Blacks, saying that Ellis Park will be a much louder affair than Mbombela Stadium last...
United Rugby Championship 2022/23 Kick-Off Times Confirmed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe URC have confirmed the kick-off times for all 18 rounds of the United Rugby Championship for the 2022/23 season. Glasgow Warriors will bookend the start and finish of the regular...
RANKED: Current Tier 1 coaches' win ratios
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the 2022 Rugby Championship, we look at the win ratios for the current tier 1 test head coaches. Argentina and South Africa secured Series victories in July, while...
Every United Rugby Championship Clubs New Signing Ahead Of The 2022/23 Season
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe United Rugby Championship sides have kicked off the pre-season ahead of the second season of the competition with some new faces in the squads. We run you through every signing...
2022/23 United Rugby Championship Fixtures Announced
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second United Rugby Championship season kicks off in 50 days’ time with the league ready to build upon an enormously successful first campaign that saw the Stormers claim the inaugural URC title. All...
Steve Hansen weights in on All Black coaching controversy
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black boss Steve Hansen has weighed in on the saga which has gripped New Zealand rugby since the All Blacks’ series loss to Ireland close to a fortnight ago. In the wake...
