Match Preview: Ospreys v Scarlets
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFor these two teams, there’s no game quite like it. It’s the west Wales derby and it means a huge amount, as long-serving Ospreys prop Nicky Smith confirms. “I would be lying if...
Match Preview: Emirates Lions v Zebre Parma
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Emirates Lions are back on home soil in Johannesburg, with skipper Marius Louw saying they have grown as a group from their four weeks on the road in Europe. They beat the Scarlets 24-23 and picked...
Ospreys announce team for West Wales derby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys have named their squad to face the Scarlets in Round 6 of the BKT URC. The game will take place at the Swansea.com Stadium and is kicking off on Sunday 26th November at 3pm. Jac Morgan starts...
Furlong, Conan and Henshaw to start against Munster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Munster in Round 6 of the BKT United Rugby Championship tomorrow evening in Aviva Stadium has been named by Head Coach Leo Cullen...
Scarlets welcome back internationals for West Wales derby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Dwayne Peel has welcomed back a number of his experienced players for Sunday’s West Wales derby against the Ospreys (15:00, Viaplay). The Scarlets starting line-up for the round six BKT...
Mathew Protheroe Red Card Outcome
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Disciplinary process related to Mathew Protheroe Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 5 game against Dragons RFC on Saturday, 18 November has resulted in a three game suspension. After...
Welcome To The West Wales Pressure Cooker!
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys boss Toby Booth says staying calm in the pressure cooker will be crucial in Sunday’s west Wales derby against the Scarlets. It’s a game that always has a bit extra on it and...
Connacht undaunted by haunted Highveld
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving conquered Hollywoodbets Kings Park last week to earn their fifth win in South Africa, Connacht have now set their sights on becoming the first European challenger to corral the Vodacom Bulls at...
Doris Facing Familiar Foes As Rivalries Are Renewed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster star Caelan Doris admits it will be a funny feeling to go up against Ireland team-mates he has spent so much time with this year in Saturday’s “massive” clash with Munster at...
United Rugby Championship Match Officials Announcement Round 6
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Cardiff Rugby v DHL Stormers Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 21.35 SA Referee: Hollie Davidson (SRU, 10th league game) AR...