Spotlight on local derbies as URC returns with a bang
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe stakes will be sky-high for all four South African teams this weekend as a full round of Vodacom United Rugby Championship action returns and sides turn their attention on the race to the playoffs,...
Scarlets the main attacking threat in Challenge Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the pool stage of the EPCR Challenge Cup now over, we look back at the leading attackers over the four rounds, with players from Pool B winners Scarlets heading two categories. Carries...
URC - Round 13 Wrap Up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTHE SECRET TO SMITH’S SUCCESS Franco Smith continues to work his magic with Glasgow Warriors who extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to nine matches with a 42-28 bonus point victory...
Anayi: South African Entry Has Strengthened URC & Europe
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’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!”...
URC Preview: Scarlets v Bulls
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAt 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
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAt 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:...
Where To Watch URC Round 13
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFRIDAY, JANUARY 27 Ulster v DHL Stormers Kingspan Stadium, Belfast – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 21.35 SA Live on: BBC NI, RTÉ, SuperSport, Viaplay, Premier Sports, Discovery...
Bristol Bears Docked Five Points
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears have been deducted five match points and handed a suspended fine of €10,000 following an independent Disciplinary Hearing arising from the club’s EPCR Challenge Cup, Round 1...
