Connacht squad to face Lions
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht management team have named the matchday 23 for tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship tie with the Emirates Lions at The Sportsground (k/o 7.35pm)Having missed last week’s trip...
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...
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!”...
The URC Propping Pals Brewing Up For Business Success
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen propping pals Dillon Lewis and Brad Thyer were looking for a business venture together, they drew inspiration from their Cardiff Rugby teammates. Some five years on, it’s proved to have been...
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:...
Life On The Road With The Emirates Lions - Next Stop Galway
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrom Cork to Paris, from the Gwent valleys to Galway, life on the road continues for the Emirates Lions as they now switch their focus back to the United Rugby Championship. Following trips to Munster...
Life on the Road with the Emirates Lions - Next Stop Galway
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrom Cork to Paris, from the Gwent valleys to Galway, life on the road continues for the Lions as they now switch their focus back to the BKT United Rugby Championship. Following trips to Munster and...
Sloppy Bulls bettered by Lyon
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAt a snowy Matmut Stadium de Gerland on Friday, Lyon produced a sensational performance to defeat a tired-looking Vodacom Bulls 31-7 and put themselves in contention to qualify from the Heineken Champions...
Gonzalo Bertranou ruled out for the rest of the season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina international scrum half Gonzalo Bertranou will miss the rest of the season following surgery, Dragons Defence Coach Simon Cross has confirmed. Bertranou had an operation this...
Glasgow Warriors: 10 changes ahead of Bath clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA Glasgow Warriors team showing 10 changes will run out under the Friday night lights against Bath tomorrow, as Franco Smith’s squad goes in search of a home knockout tie in the EPCR Challenge...
