European review: Five URC teams into Champions Cup last 16
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster 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 RugbyFrance 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...
Ryan Elias takes over Scarlets captaincy for Edinburgh clash
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales hooker Ryan Elias takes over the captaincy for the Scarlets’ EPCR Challenge Cup tie against Edinburgh Rugby at Parc y Scarlets on Friday night (20:00; S4C). With Josh Macleod...
Archie Hughes to make first Scarlets start in Clermont
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScrum-half Archie Hughes has been handed his first Scarlets start for Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup clash with ASM Clermont Auvergne (13:00 Viaplay). The 20-year-old Tenby product gets the nod as...
BKT URC stars force their way into Six Nations contention
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first Guinness Six Nations after a World Cup often sees a changing of the guard, with new faces emerging as a fresh four-year cycle begins. This season’s tournament is likely to be another example...
Scarlets edged out at Rodney Parade
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn monsoon conditions at Rodney Parade, Scarlets came out on the wrong side of a tight, edgy contest that went down to the wire. A disallowed try and a couple of late misses at goal proved the difference...
Scarlets team to face Dragons at Rodney Parade
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbySam Costelow, Vaea Fifita and Steff Evans return from injury to bolster the Scarlets for their New Year’s Day clash with Dragons RFC at Rodney Parade (17:15 S4C & Viaplay). Costelow was a late...
Match Preview: Scarlets v Ospreys
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDwayne 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,...
Skipper Macleod back to lead Scarlets for derby mission
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyClub captain Josh Macleod will make his first appearance of the season in Boxing Day’s BKT United Rugby Championship West Wales derby against the Ospreys (17:15; S4C & Viaplay). Macleod has...
Gareth Davies back to skipper Scarlets against Black Lion
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales international Gareth Davies is one of five changes to the Scarlets side for Friday night’s EPCR Challenge Cup round two clash with Georgian side Black Lion at Parc y Scarlets. Davies takes...
