Fans Turn Up In Record Numbers As URC Makes History
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHistory 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...
Glasgow Warriors rally in second half to beat Edinburgh
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow produced a dominant second-half performance at BT Murrayfield to claim a 32-25 BKT United Rugby Championship victory over Edinburgh and secure the 1872 Cup. The Warriors – bidding to protect...
Stat Pack: Edinburgh v Glasgow Warriors
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh 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...
United Rugby Championship Round 10 Stats
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter an exciting weekend of the BKT United Rugby Championship, URC StatMaster have identified the top players from R10 along with the overall top team and player performances from the league so far. Top...
Clubs Praised As URC Attracts Record Christmas Crowds
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUnited Rugby Championship CEO Martin Anayi has praised the league’s clubs for drawing in over 117,000 fans over the Christmas weekend as a new record attendance was set for the festive fixtures. The...
Refereeing appointments confirmed for 2023 Six Nations
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023 Guinness Six Nations have released the refereeing appointments for next year's clashes. Karl Dickson will be the man in the middle for the opening match while New Zealander James...
United Rugby Championship Team Announcements Round 10
3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby#SHAvLIO Cell C Sharks Thomas du Toit shifts over to the loosehead side Reinhard Nothnagel returns to Emirates Lions starting XV #STOvBUL BJ Dixon makes his first start of the season at...
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Glasgow Warriors Vs Edinburgh Rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow captain Kyle Steyn returns to the starting XV for tomorrow night’s 1872 Cup opener at Scotstoun, as Head Coach Franco Smith makes five changes to his starting lineup ahead of the visit of...
John Cooney and Dragons RFC Named As First-Ever Winners of United Rugby Championship Unity Awards
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster’s John Cooney and Dragons RFC can today be revealed as the first winners of the new URC Unity Awards. Ulster Rugby scrum-half Cooney picks up the The Difference Maker Award, while Dragons...
Huw Jones happy with five points
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors centre Huw Jones was happy to “take the five points” after admitting dissatisfaction with his side’s performance in their 26-19 home win over USAP in Round 2 of the...
