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Five Players to Watch in the URC this weekend

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hacjivah Dayimani (DHL Stormers)   His surname means “diamond” in Zulu and the 25-year-old No 8 is certainly a jewel in the crown of the URC champions. He was inspired to take up rugby...

Preview: Edinburgh v Zebre Parma

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh Rugby Not only does Darcy Graham remain the league’s top try scorer with nine, he has also made the joint-most clean breaks (13, = Ryan Conbeer) Most effective in the 20 minutes after...

Preview: Dragons v Bulls

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dragons RFC Props Chris Coleman and Aki Seiuli are the two most heavily penalised players in the league, with penalty counts of 16 and 14 respectively. The Dragons have the lowest scrum success in the...

URC: Stat Storylines Ahead of Round 12

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Five things to watch out for in Round 12 of the BKT United Rugby Championship this weekend.   SCRUM SHOWDOWN IN NEWPORT The stats would suggest the scrum is going to be a key area in Friday night’s...

Disciplinary Update: Lorenzo Pani (Zebre Parma)

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Disciplinary process related to Lorenzo Pani's Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 11 game against Benetton on Saturday, December 31, 2022 has resulted in a three week suspension.                 After...

Fans Turn Up In Record Numbers As URC Makes History

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

History was made as the overall attendance record for a single round in the BKT United Rugby Championship was broken in Round 11 with over 123,000 fans packing into stadiums across both hemispheres.     The...

Stat Pack: Zebre Parma v Benetton Rugby

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Zebre Parma Pierre Bruno has thrown as many offloads as any other player (13, = Jonny McNicholl). However, he has also conceded 15 turnovers – the second-worst record of the season so far Taina...

Stat Pack: Edinburgh v Glasgow Warriors

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh Rugby Edinburgh have the worst success rate from the tee in the league (56%). This is not for lack of trying – they have attempted 54 shots at goal, the third highest in the league Darcy...

Challenge Cup back with a bang

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The EPCR Challenge Cup returned this weekend and Emirates Lions’ pulsating 31-31 draw with Dragons RFC was one of a series of enthralling Round 1 clashes.   There were four tries apiece...