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URC Recognises The League's Finest

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

As the BKT United Rugby Championship edges closer to crowning its 2023/24 champion, the winners of the annual URC Awards will be announced over the coming weeks.     The annual URC Awards...

URC RACE TO THE EIGHT: Two laps to go and we simply still cannot call it

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

We are now 16 rounds into the 2023/24 season and the Race to the Eight URC play-off spots is nearing closer and closer to the finish line. There are now just TWO rounds left to play in the regular...

Bulls, Stormers and Lions stay in the hunt for Vodacom URC playoff spots

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Valuable bonus point victories ensured the Vodacom Bulls, DHL Stormers and Emirates Lions stayed in the quarter-finals race in the third last pool round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, but unfortunately...

URC round 16 Preview

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dragons RFC v DHL Stormers, Friday 7.35pm   It’s the final game of the season at Rodney Parade and there’s likely to be an added buzz about the place on the back of the Dragons’...

URC Round 16 Squad Announcements

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The teams for this weekend's Round 16 fixtures of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below.   TEAM NEWS HEADLINES   #DRAvSTO Chris...

Brits runs the rule over South African title hopefuls

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Springbok Schalk Brits has been giving his thoughts on what the DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls need to do as the BKT URC reaches the business end of the season.   The 15-times capped hooker...

URC Round 15 Review

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

New team on top Glasgow Warriors are the new leaders of the BKT URC having jumped above Leinster Rugby at the top of the table. Franco Smith’s team did a professional job in recording a 40-9 bonus...

Where To Watch BKT URC Round 15

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

After Round 14, just three points separate 5th - 11th place, with only four rounds remaining. This weekend the Race To The Eight continues. Every game counts.    FRIDAY, APRIL 26   Scarlets...

United Rugby Championship Round 14 Preview

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster Rugby v Cardiff Rugby, Friday 7.35pm Cardiff boss Matt Sherratt has faced a welcome selection dilemma ahead of his team’s trip to Belfast. He’s had more numbers to choose from than...

URC Announces ‘Shields For Good’

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The four regional Shield trophies on offer in the BKT United Rugby Championship will carry greater reward this season with the league adding prizes for charities and foundations. The BKT URC will share...