A team-by-team half-term report on the URC
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWe are now midway through the BKT URC campaign, with all 16 teams having played the first nine of their 18 regular season matches. So as the league returns this weekend with Round 10, how have the sides...
The BKT United Rugby Championship returns
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA jam-packed weekend of BKT United Rugby Championship action returns following Investec Champions Cup, EPCR Challenge Cup and the international break with the start of the Guinness Six Nations. Friday...
Scarlets sign Stormers back-rower Jarrod Taylor
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets are delighted to announce the signing of DHL Stormers flanker Jarrod Taylor, who has linked up with the squad with immediate effect. The 22-year-old met up with his new team-mates at Parc y Scarlets...
Am says Sharks are ready to kick-start BKT URC season in big South African derby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLukhanyo Am believes the Hollywoodbets Sharks are ready to kick-start their BKT URC campaign as they prepare to host the DHL Stormers in Saturday’s big derby clash. The Durban-based outfit...
URC Round 10 Match Officials
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 10 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Scarlets...
Erasmus signed to 2027 as Bok coaching team confirmed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus – the mastermind behind the Springboks’ back-to-back Rugby World Cup titles of 2019 and 2023 – has returned to the role of head coach for the next four years, following...
Simelane ‘impresses’ Stormers coaches
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWandisile Simelane has put his hand up to make his DHL Stormers debut in the coastal derby against the Sharks in Durban after making a strong impression during the mid-season...
Dowson hails squad depth as Saints sign off with Falcons win
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPhil Dowson praised the strength of his squad as a much-changed Northampton Saints signed off ahead of the Six Nations break with a 38-13 victory over Newcastle Falcons. Entering their...
Fan-Powered URC Sets Yet Another Single-Round Attendance Record
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOver 146,000 fans have helped the United Rugby Championship to break its all-time single round attendance record for the second time in three weeks. Saturday’s fantastic crowd of 26,632 at Loftus...
The Crusaders travel to the North as they reveal squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTasman Mako lock Quinten Strange will lead the Crusaders during their Northern Tour when the reigning Super Rugby champions come up against Munster and the Bristol Bears next month. The Crusaders flew...
