URC Awards: 2022/23 Elite XV Has Been Named
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll five participating nations were represented in the United Rugby Championship Elite XV for the 2022/23 season. Ireland accounted for six of the 15 players selected, which were determined by...
Toulon’s road to the EPCR Challenge Cup final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRC Toulon booked a fifth EPCR Challenge Cup final when they saw off Benetton Rugby last weekend. Here’s how the TOP 14 heavyweights earned another shot at what has proved an elusive title for them...
Benetton eye upset at Toulon
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton Rugby will go in search of further history when they visit RC Toulon in the EPCR Challenge Cup semi-finals on Sunday. The Treviso-based outfit are the first Italian team to reach...
Toulon taking Benetton ‘very seriously’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRC Toulon back Jérémy Sinzelle stressed that the TOP 14 heavyweights aren’t underestimating the quality of Benetton Rugby ahead of their EPCR Challenge Cup semi-final at the Stade...
Snyman to leave Leicester at season's end
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers lock Eli Snyman will leave the club at the conclusion of the 2022/23 campaign to join Benetton Rugby. The 27-year-old has made 34 appearances to date since arriving in the East Midlands...
URC Play-Offs: Quarter-Final Match-Ups Set
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe eight teams who will compete in the BKT United Rugby Championship Play-Offs have confirmed their places in the Quarter-Finals as the race to become the 2022/23 champions kick into gear. As...
What’s At Stake In Round 18 Of The BKT URC?
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDHL Stormers v Benetton (5.30pm, Friday)Having been in second spot for so long this season, the DHL Stormers relinquished that all-important position with last weekend’s 26-24 defeat at home to Munster....
Sharks name their side for must win game against Munster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the Cell C Sharks’ Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with Munster at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday evening, the big focus is on a huge performance that brings the win so vital for...
Sharks to feed off captain Kolisi in final-round frenzy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s sink or swim time for the Sharks as Munster Rugby arrive in Durban for a United Rugby Championship final-round shootout on Saturday. A roller-coaster campaign has left the Springbok-powered...