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Vermaak brings up DHL Stormers 50 in Belfast

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Prop Ali Vermaak will play his 50th match for the DHL Stormers in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter in Belfast on Friday night. The two teams will square off at 21h35 SA...

Scarlets team to play Vodacom Bulls

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Aaron Shingler takes over the captain’s armband as the Scarlets return to BKT United Rugby Championship action against the Vodacom Bulls on Friday night (19:35; BBC Wales & Viaplay). With Jonathan...

DHL Stormers coach Dobson on the delights of touring

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

John Dobson is delighted with the challenge of the BKT United Rugby Championship, and that delight is not exclusive to the on-field battles. Dobson is loving the cultural experience that so few get to...

What the stats say ahead of the Vodacom Bulls and Scarlets clash

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2022/23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship action returns this weekend as the focus now turns to see what Round 13 will have to offer. It all begins with Friday night lights kicks off which will see...

Anayi: South African Entry Has Strengthened URC & Europe

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It’s been a pretty eventful eight years since Martin Anayi took over as chief executive of what is now the BKT United Rugby Championship. “It’s eight years and three children for me!”...

Dayimani staying in DHL Stormers colours

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Loose forward Hacjivah Dayimani has signed a contract extension that will see him stay in DHL Stormers colours until at least 2025. The dynamic Dayimani has made a big impression since...

The URC Propping Pals Brewing Up For Business Success

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

When propping pals Dillon Lewis and Brad Thyer were looking for a business venture together, they drew inspiration from their Cardiff Rugby teammates. Some five years on, it’s proved to have been...

URC Preview: Scarlets v Bulls

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

At Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli, 7.35pm Referee: Andrew Brace (IRFU, 86th league game) Assistant: Adam Jones, Ben Breakspear (both WRU) TMO: Brian MacNeice (IRFU)   Overall URC head-to-head record:...

URC Preview: Ulster v Stormers

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

At Kingspan Stadium, Belfast, 7.35pm Referee: Mike Adamson (SRU, 67 th competition game) Assistant: Andrew Cole, Paul Haycock (both IRFU) TMO: Andrew McMenemy (SRU)   Overall URC head-to-head record:...

Life On The Road With The Emirates Lions - Next Stop Galway

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

From Cork to Paris, from the Gwent valleys to Galway, life on the road continues for the Emirates Lions as they now switch their focus back to the United Rugby Championship. Following trips to Munster...