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Munster power to bonus-point victory over Scarlets

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Clinical Munster ensured Scarlets’ poor run against Irish provinces continued as they suffered a ninth consecutive defeat in going down 42-7 in Llanelli. Scarlets have not won against Irish opposition...

Cardiff v Connacht: A look at the numbers

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht beat Cardiff Rugby 16-12 in Saturday night's URC action despite only scoring one try in the 60th minute of the game whilst the opponents outscored them by one try. The try came from substitute...

Cardiff Rugby v Connacht Rugby: Match Preview

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

It’s set to be a sell-out at the Arms Park and a packed house can expect a fast and furious encounter given the way the two teams look to play. That will be music to the ears of Cardiff openside...

Four changes to Connacht for trip to Cardiff in URC

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins has named his side for tomorrow’s trip to Cardiff in the BKT United Rugby Championship (k/o 5.15pm).  There are four changes from the side that saw off Bristol...

Belcher captains Cardiff for return to URC action

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Liam Belcher captains Cardiff as they return to BKT United Rugby Championship action against Connacht on Saturday (17:15). A capacity crowd is anticipated at Cardiff Arms Park as the Blue and Blacks celebrate...

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...

Diarmuid Kilgallen joins Munster

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby are pleased to confirm the signing of 23-year-old winger Diarmuid Kilgallen on a two-year deal ahead of the 2024/25 season. In further contract news, hooker Eoghan Clarke has signed a one-year...

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...

From Bank Teller to the top of the Rugby Mountain: The Origins of Bundee Aki

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Normally, you'd be hard-pressed to find similarities between a bank teller working on the other side of the world and a World Rugby Player of the Year nominee.  But Bundee Aki doesn't do normal. The...

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...