SA sides excite on local soil in Vodacom URC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA successful conversion by big Willem Alberts summed up the Vodacom United Rugby Championship weekend from a local perspective as the three South African sides playing at home ran amok against their visitors...
Match Preview: Emirates Lions v Zebre Parma
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Emirates Lions are back on home soil in Johannesburg, with skipper Marius Louw saying they have grown as a group from their four weeks on the road in Europe. They beat the Scarlets 24-23 and picked...
Stormers look to reignite their spark in Cardiff
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA compelling victory against Cardiff under Friday night lights at Cardiff Arms Park will ignite the Stormers to gun it to a third straight final in the BKT United Rugby Championship. The Stormers...
Connacht undaunted by haunted Highveld
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving conquered Hollywoodbets Kings Park last week to earn their fifth win in South Africa, Connacht have now set their sights on becoming the first European challenger to corral the Vodacom Bulls at...
Tireless Tongan Timani Loving Life In Wales As He Posts Season's Best In BKT URC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving just posted season’s best figures in the BKT URC, Lopeti Timani is clearly thriving in his new role at Cardiff Rugby. The official stats show the tireless Tongan made a remarkable...
United Rugby Championship Match Officials Announcement Round 6
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Cardiff Rugby v DHL Stormers Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 21.35 SA Referee: Hollie Davidson (SRU, 10th league game) AR...
The frustration remains as another winnable game slips through Cardiff’s grasp,
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDespite draws being quite the statistical anomaly in rugby, there’s something particularly dissatisfying about them. Very rarely do you find either side involved happy to come away with a draw. Friday...
Zebre Parma secure late draw with Cardiff
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyZebre Parma claimed a converted try five minutes into stoppage time to salvage a 22-22 draw against United Rugby Championship opponents Cardiff in northern Italy. Replacement lock Leonard Krumov touched...
JJ Hanrahan kicks Connacht to narrow win over Hollywoodbets Sharks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFly-half JJ Hanrahan's second-half penalty edged Connacht to a 13-12 Vodacom United Rugby Championship victory over the Hollywoodbets Sharks in Durban. After away losses against Munster, Leinster, Ospreys...
Dragons claim maiden victory by beating Ospreys
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Dragons recorded their first BKT United Rugby Championship home win for more than a year after seeing off 14-man Ospreys 20-5 at Rodney Parade. Hooker Bradley Roberts and wing Rio Dyer scored tries...
