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Simon Thomas' BKT United Rugby Championship R9 Review

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stepping stone success for Ulster   Ulster Rugby skipper Iain Henderson insists there is much more to come from his team following their landmark 22-21 victory away to BKT URC league leaders Leinster...

STAT ATTACK: Duhan van der Metre, Billy Burns brilliance & more from Round 9

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

We've picked out some of the best stats from Round 9 of the BKT United Rugby Championship. EDINBURGH V GLASGOW WARRIORS Duhan van der Merwe made more carry metres than any other player in Round...

Benneton best Zebre

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Benetton beat Zebre Parma for the second time in the space of a week as a 36-14 victory at Stadio Monigo maintained their fine form in the BKT United Rugby Championship. Having won 31-24 in Parma last...

Match Preview: Benetton v Zebre Parma

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stadio Monigo, Treviso – KO 13.30 IRE & UK / 14.30 ITA / 15.30 SA Referee: Gianluca Gnecchi (FIR, 28th league game) AR 1: Federico Vedovelli (FIR) AR 2: Alex Frasson (FIR) TMO: Stefano...

United Rugby Championship Match Official Announcement Round 9

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The match official appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 9 derbies have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below.   SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30   Benetton...

Match Preview: Scarlets v Ospreys

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dwayne Peel says the Boxing Day west Wales derby is the perfect game for his Scarlets as they look to turn around their season. Peel’s team have lost seven of their nine games in all competitions,...

Match Preview: Zebre Parma v Benetton Rugby

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Both teams head into this Italian derby on the back of notable Challenge Cup victories over French opposition. Zebre won 21-14 away to Oyonnax, with the boot of fly-half Gerónimo Prisciantelli...

Ulster ready for Christmas cracker against Connacht

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

    Dan McFarland has named his Ulster side to take on Connacht Rugby, in this Friday’s BKT United Rugby Championship Round 8 Interprovincial derby at Kingspan Stadium. In...

Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds In The URC: 6/7

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Welsh young guns Reductions in squad numbers at the Welsh regions have presented challenges but also opportunities for a posse of home-grown youngsters who have really grabbed their chance. Cardiff flanker...