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Vodacom URC goes “back to school” with Origins Rounds

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Vodacom 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...

A team-by-team half-term report on the URC

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

We 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

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A 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...

Am says Sharks are ready to kick-start BKT URC season in big South African derby

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lukhanyo Am believes the Hollywoodbets Sharks are ready to kick-start their BKT URC campaign as they prepare to host the DHL Stormers in Saturday’s big derby clash. The Durban-based outfit...

URC Round 10 Match Officials

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 10 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below.   FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16  Scarlets...

Six New Stars to Watch in the 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Our friends who are expert Opta data editors pick out one unheralded player from each of the teams to keep an eye on as the 2024 Guinness Six Nations Championship kicks-off this weekend. You...

Fan-Powered URC Sets Yet Another Single-Round Attendance Record

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Over 146,000 fans have helped the United Rugby Championship to break its all-time single round attendance record for the second time in three weeks. Saturday’s fantastic crowd of 26,632 at Loftus...

Champions Cup & EPCR Challenge Cup – Round of 16 Dates, Venues, Kick-off times & TV Coverage

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following a tension-packed conclusion to last weekend’s pool stage when there was something at stake in all 12 matches, EPCR can now announce the dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage...

European review: Five URC teams into Champions Cup last 16

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster made it four wins from four in the Investec Champions Cup after toppling Leicester 27-10 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road and are one of five BKT United Rugby Championship teams to advance...

Who is your pick for the 6 nations

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

France Head coach Fabien Galthié has already lost two possible starters ahead of the Six Nations opener against Ireland on Friday week, with gritty back row Anthony Jelonch and gigantic lock Emmanuel...