Emirates Lions v Vodacom Bulls: Preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first of two South African derbies this weekend. It’s an immediate rematch with the two sides having met in Pretoria at the end of last month, when the Bulls secured a narrow 30-28 victory. Now...
Match Preview: Glasgow Warriors v Dragons
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors will take on Dragons in the origin round of the URC. Jamie Bhatti makes his 100th appearance for Glasgow Warriors with Facundo Cordero making his debut alongside Ruaraidh Hart...
Scarlets vs Munster Rugby Preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe weekend gets underway with a meeting between two sides looking to revive their league campaign in the second half of the season. The Scarlets have won just two matches so far this term, while reigning...
Ospreys boss Lance Bradley on the search for a new home and why he feels the BKT URC is a “cracking league”
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLance Bradley is a man on a mission to usher in a successful new era for the Ospreys both on and off the field. The former Gloucester boss has only been in position as chief executive...
SA Rugby Private Equity Status Update
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhat is the state of play? SA Rugby has been approached by private equity companies who wish to acquire a shareholding in the sport’s commercial activities. Why would you do such a deal? A...
Vodacom URC goes “back to school” with Origins Rounds
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVodacom United Rugby Championship teams will be sporting their school or club colours in a unique start to the second half of the competition this weekend, in the first of two special Origin Rounds rounds...
Dan jones to make 150th appearance in Munster clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Jones will make his 150th Scarlets appearance when BKT United Rugby Championship action resumes on Friday night with the visit of Munster to Parc y Scarlets (19:35 BBC Wales). The fly-half...
Diarmuid Kilgallen joins Munster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby are pleased to confirm the signing of 23-year-old winger Diarmuid Kilgallen on a two-year deal ahead of the 2024/25 season. In further contract news, hooker Eoghan Clarke has signed a one-year...
A team-by-team half-term report on the URC
2 years 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
2 years 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...
