Match Preview: Scarlets look to solidify top spot against Toyota Cheetahs
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets are aiming to cement their place at the summit of EPCR Challenge Cup Pool B as they welcome Toyota Cheetahs in Round 3 on Friday night. The Welsh region have been in impressive...
Cardiff Injury Update: Young ruled out of action
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Rugby can confirm Thomas Young will be out of action for up to three months after suffering a torn calf. The in form flanker limped off during the second-half of last weekend’s United...
Borthwick seeks signature of former Bok conditioning coach
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHighly-rated Welsh conditioning coach, Aled Walters, is reportedly on the radar of newly-appointed England boss Steve Borthwick, according to a report in the Mail. Walters was a member of the...
United Rugby Championship R12 Wrap-Up
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGLASGOW SEE OFF THE CHAMPIONS AS LEINSTER SURVIVE SCARE A second try of the match from Argentine wing Sebastián Cancelliere in the final play secured a bonus point 24-17 victory for Glasgow...
Five Players to Watch in the URC this weekend
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHacjivah Dayimani (DHL Stormers) His surname means “diamond” in Zulu and the 25-year-old No 8 is certainly a jewel in the crown of the URC champions. He was inspired to take up rugby...
Preview: Cardiff v Scarlets
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Rugby Thomas Young and Josh Turnbull are sat first and second in the tackle charts this season, having made 154 and 124 respectively. 44% of Young’s tackles have been low (below the waist) Showing...
Scarlets team to play Cardiff
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets have made four changes to their starting line-up for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship round 12 clash with Cardiff Rugby at the Arms Park (17:15; Viaplay). The West Walians...
Cardiff Rugby: Thomas hits 50 in Scarlets derby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Thomas will make his 50th Cardiff appearance as the Blue and Blacks welcome Scarlets to the capital on Saturday (KO 5.15pm). Dai Young’s side head into their third consecutive derby,...
URC: Stat Storylines Ahead of Round 12
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFive things to watch out for in Round 12 of the BKT United Rugby Championship this weekend. SCRUM SHOWDOWN IN NEWPORT The stats would suggest the scrum is going to be a key area in Friday night’s...