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URC Round 6 Review

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

What a weekend in Wales! Welsh rugby enjoyed its most successful weekend in the league for more than three years amid a hat-trick of victories for the Scarlets, Ospreys and Cardiff Rugby. It’s...

Cameron Hanekom called up to replace double World Cup winner

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cameron Hanekom earned his first call-up to the Springbok squad on Sunday after being drafted into national coach Rassie Erasmus’ 35-man group for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour following the withdrawal...

URC Weekend Review with Player of the Week, Quote of the Week and more

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster lengthen lead   Leinster Rugby march on having extended their lead at the top of the table with a fifth successive bonus point victory.   They ran in five tries during a 33-12...

URC Round 5 Preview

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster Rugby v Ospreys, 7.35pm, Friday   Ospreys coach Toby Booth has been faced with the challenging task of piecing together a team amid what he has described as a “horrific” unavailability...

URC Match Officials Round 5

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The match officials appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 5 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below.   FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 Scarlets v Bulls Parc...

URC Round 4 Review

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

An “incredible” Croke Park occasion   Leinster Rugby remain the maximum men having secured their fourth successive bonus point victory on a record-breaking derby day at Croke Park.   The...

Cardiff change four for Scarlets derby

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Rugby have made four changes for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship clash with the Scarlets at the Arms Park (3pm). The Blue & Blacks claimed the derby spoils just two weeks ago...

URC Round 4 Preview

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors v Zebre Parma, 7.35pm, Friday   Champions Glasgow have rung the changes for this Scotstoun clash, bringing in seven players and making two positional switches in the wake of last...

McDowall returns as captain for Zebre Parma clash

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stafford McDowall will lead Glasgow Warriors out under the Friday night lights at Scotstoun this weekend, after the centre was named as captain upon his return from injury for the visit of Zebre...

Lawrence proving a year is a long time in rugby

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alun Lawrence is proof that a lot can happen in 12 months in the life of a professional rugby player.   When he helped Cardiff Rugby secure a BKT URC victory over the Scarlets a fortnight ago,...