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Giovanni Licata returns to Zebre against Stormers

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Zebre Parma are back at the Stadio Lanfranchi for Round 4 of the BKT United Rugby Championship (URC), where they will face South African league leaders the Stormers — a side riding high after three...

Scarlets make changes for Lions test

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

On-loan second rows Harvey Cuckson and Alex Groves are handed their Scarlets debuts for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship round four match against Lions at Ellis Park (12:45 UK time; Premier...

Gelant returns for DHL Stormers

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok fullback Warrick Gelant will make his first appearance of the season for the DHL Stormers in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with Zebre Parma on Saturday. There are four changes...

All Blacks and Springboks reignite traditional tours

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, an alternating tour between South Africa and New Zealand, is confirmed today marking a defining new chapter for the intense rivalry between the sport's most successful and...

Captaincy doing Nel a power of good

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

For Ruhan Nel, captaining the DHL Stormers is not only an honour and a privilege, but also a big boost to his game.   The 34-year-old centre has been at the helm of the Cape Town-based team as they...

Scarlets bolster squad for South African double header

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets have added two second rows to their squad for their upcoming BKT United Rugby Championship matches in South Africa – signed on short-term loans. Bath’s Harvey Cuckson and Alex Groves...

URC Round 4 Match Officials Announcement

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 4 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17   Edinburgh Rugby...

Gloucester Rugby sign South African prop with immediate effect

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester Rugby is delighted to confirm the arrival of 26-year-old loose-head prop Dian Bleuler from United Rugby Championship (URC) side, the Hollywoodbets Sharks. The South African came through the...

'It’s always a huge, huge game’ - Van der Flier on the Leinster vs Munster derby

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

It’s a fixture and a rivalry which has resonated with Josh van der Flier ever since he was a youngster.   So the significance of the Leinster-Munster derby is certainly not lost on him now...

URC | Round 3 Review

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

And then there were three…   Only three sides remain undefeated in the BKT URC after the weekend’s action, with the DHL Stormers and Munster Rugby setting the pace at the top of the...