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Wolhuter included for URC top of the table clash

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Flyhalf Kade Wolhuter has been included in Ivan van Rooyen’s starting XV as the Emirates Lions travel to the Aviva stadium to face Leinster in Round 6 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.   Not...

SA sides gear up for important URC round before break

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another gripping round of United Rugby Championship action awaits this weekend as the Lions face their toughest test yet against the only other unbeaten team in the competition, Leinster, on Saturday,...

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

1 month 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

1 month 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...

Captain Caelan leading by example

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Captaincy is clearly agreeing with Caelan Doris for both club and country.   Over the summer, he skippered Ireland to a famous 25-24 victory over South Africa in the second Test in Durban.   Then,...

Josh Murphy receives 4 game suspension

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Disciplinary process related to Josh Murphy's Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 4 game against Ulster on Saturday, October 12 has resulted in a four game suspension.   After...

Variety the spice of life in URC, say high-flying Lions

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The BKT URC has been dubbed the most varied competition in world rugby by the coach of a team that has made a flying start to the new league season.   The Emirates Lions have won all three of their...

URC Match Officials Round 5

1 month 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

1 month 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...

Mixed fortunes on the road for SA teams in URC

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

It was a weekend of mixed emotions for South Africa’s four franchises in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, with the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions providing rays of light in their opening...