Archie Hughes to make first Scarlets start in Clermont
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScrum-half Archie Hughes has been handed his first Scarlets start for Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup clash with ASM Clermont Auvergne (13:00 Viaplay). The 20-year-old Tenby product gets the nod as...
BKT URC stars force their way into Six Nations contention
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first Guinness Six Nations after a World Cup often sees a changing of the guard, with new faces emerging as a fresh four-year cycle begins. This season’s tournament is likely to be another example...
Attendance Record Broken as BKT URC Sets All-Time High for a Single Round
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother new record has been set by the BKT United Rugby Championship today with the league setting an all-time high for single-round attendance. The 19,703 fans who attended the final game of Round...
Meet Jack Walsh: The rugby wanderer who is loving life in Wales and the BKT URC
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrom New South Wales to South Wales, via days in Devon, it’s been some rugby journey for the American-born Jack Walsh. It’s one which has brought him to a country, a team and a league he loves,...
Centurions Mark Milestones in Winning Style
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s been a winning week to remember for two stalwarts who became centurions in the latest round of BKT URC matches. DHL Stormers hooker Scarra Ntubeni and Dragons RFC No 8 Aaron Wainwright...
Simon Thomas' BKT United Rugby Championship R9 Review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStepping stone success for Ulster Ulster Rugby skipper Iain Henderson insists there is much more to come from his team following their landmark 22-21 victory away to BKT URC league leaders Leinster...
Waino hails Rodney Parade faithful
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBack row Aaron Wainwright has hailed the ‘incredible’ home support at Rodney Parade - after the crowd roared the club to a third straight success on New Year’s Day. Wainwright celebrated...
STAT ATTACK: Duhan van der Metre, Billy Burns brilliance & more from Round 9
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWe've picked out some of the best stats from Round 9 of the BKT United Rugby Championship. EDINBURGH V GLASGOW WARRIORS Duhan van der Merwe made more carry metres than any other player in Round...
Scarlets edged out at Rodney Parade
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn monsoon conditions at Rodney Parade, Scarlets came out on the wrong side of a tight, edgy contest that went down to the wire. A disallowed try and a couple of late misses at goal proved the difference...
WATCH: Team try by Dragons
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTeamwork makes the dream work 🤩@Scarlets_rugby send Tom Rogers over the line for the opening try 💥#BKTURC #URC | #DRAvSCA pic.twitter.com/hGE8oT1tGr — BKT United Rugby Championship (URC)...
