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European review: Five URC teams into Champions Cup last 16

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster 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...

BKT URC stars force their way into Six Nations contention

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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...

Attendance Record Broken as BKT URC Sets All-Time High for a Single Round

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another new record has been set by the BKT United Rugby Championship today with the league setting an all-time high for single-round attendance. The 19,703 fans who attended the final game of Round...

Meet Jack Walsh: The rugby wanderer who is loving life in Wales and the BKT URC

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

From New South Wales to South Wales, via days in Devon, it’s been some rugby journey for the American-born Jack Walsh. It’s one which has brought him to a country, a team and a league he loves,...

Simon Thomas' BKT United Rugby Championship R9 Review

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stepping stone success for Ulster   Ulster Rugby skipper Iain Henderson insists there is much more to come from his team following their landmark 22-21 victory away to BKT URC league leaders Leinster...

Waino hails Rodney Parade faithful

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Back row Aaron Wainwright has hailed the ‘incredible’ home support at Rodney Parade - after the crowd roared the club to a third straight success on New Year’s Day. Wainwright celebrated...

STAT ATTACK: Duhan van der Metre, Billy Burns brilliance & more from Round 9

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

We've picked out some of the best stats from Round 9 of the BKT United Rugby Championship. EDINBURGH V GLASGOW WARRIORS Duhan van der Merwe made more carry metres than any other player in Round...

Scarlets edged out at Rodney Parade

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

In 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

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sam 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...

Cardiff change five for New Year's Day

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff have made five changes for their New Year’s Day derby against the Ospreys. The Blue and Blacks signed off 2023, with an emphatic 55-21 victory over the Dragons, and now turn attention to...