A 50th cap for Lions prop
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyProp Asenathi Ntlabakanye gears up for his 50th international match for the Lions, as Ivan van Rooyen tweaks his lineup to face the Dragons at Rodney Parade on Sunday. The Lions kick off a three-match...
URC Round 4 Preview
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors v Zebre Parma, 7.35pm, Friday Champions Glasgow have rung the changes for this Scotstoun clash, bringing in seven players and making two positional switches in the wake of last...
URC unity round returns
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn Round 4 (11-13 October) the BKT United Rugby Championship dedicates this weekend to promoting inclusivity in sport and supporting the Stonewall Rainbow Laces campaign in a commitment to ensuring our...
Clean sweep for SA sides in rewarding URC weekend
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a rewarding weekend for South Africa’s United Rugby Championship teams as all four franchises claimed bonus-point victories – two at home and two away – to bag a full house for...
URC Round 3 Review
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeaders Leinster looking forward to special day There’s now clear distance between Leinster Rugby and the rest of the league as they look ahead to a “special” derby day next...
RG Snyman to make Leinster debut as Leo Cullen names side to face Benetton
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Benetton Rugby in Round 3 of the BKT United Rugby Championship tomorrow at Stadio Comunale di Monigo in Treviso (KO: 6.15pm local...
URC Round 3 Preview
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Rugby v Glasgow Warriors, 7.35pm, Friday Entertainment will be the name of the game for Cardiff when they welcome the BKT URC champions to the Arms Park. The Welsh side have made a flying start...
Scott Scrafton recieves four game suspension
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Disciplinary process related to Scott Scrafton Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 2 game against Glasgow Warriors on Friday, September 27 has resulted in a four game suspension. After...
Sharks name team for Dragons clash
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo sets of brothers will run out for the Hollywoodbets Sharks in Saturday’s second Vodacom United Rugby Championship game on the road when they meet Dragons RFC in Newport, Wales. Fresh...
Meet Gareth Thomas: The late developer who has become Wales’ number one No 1
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNo player has started more Test matches for Wales over the past 12 months than Gareth Thomas. He may not have the public profile of some of his team-mates, but the Ospreys prop has established...