Wigglesworth and Walters to join England coaching team
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRichard Wigglesworth and Aled Walters will join the England coaching set-up at the end of the season. Wigglesworth, who will be assistant coach, and Walters, who is named as head of strength and conditioning,...
Rhys Priestland leads EPCR Challenge Cup’s top scorers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the conclusion of the EPCR Challenge Cup pool stage and ahead of the Round of 16, we’re looking at which players are leading the scoring charts so far. Points – Rhys...
URC - Round 13 Wrap Up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTHE SECRET TO SMITH’S SUCCESS Franco Smith continues to work his magic with Glasgow Warriors who extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to nine matches with a 42-28 bonus point victory...
Sharks fly SA flag on tough weekend of Vodacom URC action
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cell C Sharks were the only South African side to register a victory in a disappointing round of matches for the domestic Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams, but despite this, three of the four...
Rising Ruan
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Scarlets will have to beware the rising threat of Vodacom Bulls skipper Ruan Nortje when they welcome the visitors from Pretoria to west Wales on Friday evening. Second row Nortje, who stands 6ft...
Scarlets team to play Vodacom Bulls
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAaron Shingler takes over the captain’s armband as the Scarlets return to BKT United Rugby Championship action against the Vodacom Bulls on Friday night (19:35; BBC Wales & Viaplay). With Jonathan...
What the stats say ahead of the Vodacom Bulls and Scarlets clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2022/23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship action returns this weekend as the focus now turns to see what Round 13 will have to offer. It all begins with Friday night lights kicks off which will see...
Anayi: South African Entry Has Strengthened URC & Europe
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s been a pretty eventful eight years since Martin Anayi took over as chief executive of what is now the BKT United Rugby Championship. “It’s eight years and three children for me!”...
URC Preview: Scarlets v Bulls
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAt Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli, 7.35pm Referee: Andrew Brace (IRFU, 86th league game) Assistant: Adam Jones, Ben Breakspear (both WRU) TMO: Brian MacNeice (IRFU) Overall URC head-to-head record:...
Welsh International Wainwright Firing Again After Move To URC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving moved to the United Rugby Championship, Welsh international Sam Wainwright is firing again in more ways than one. After making a memorable Test debut in the historic victory over the Springboks...
