Scarlets semi-final ‘will be a massive occasion’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHome advantage will be a huge lift for Scarlets in their EPCR Challenge Cup semi-final against Glasgow Warriors, according to head coach Dwayne Peel. The Welsh region reached the last four...
URC Play-Off Race Blown Wide Open
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Scarlets’ stunning 32-20 victory over the star-studded Cell C Sharks and the Emirates Lions’ 32-28 comeback triumph away to Benetton mean 14 of the 16 sides in the league can still finish...
Scarlets team to take on Cell C Sharks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Williams will make his first Scarlets start since October in Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship round 16 clash with Cell C Sharks at Parc y Scarlets (17:00; S4C). Wales international...
URC Team Announcements for Round 15
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for Friday night's Round 15 fixtures of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below. TEAM NEWS HEADLINES #GLAvZEB -...
URC High-Flyer McNicholl Believes He Has Plenty to Offer at Test Level
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny McNicholl has been leading the way in the BKT United Rugby Championship this season and is adamant he still has plenty to offer at international level. The Scarlets back three man has made...
Blade Thomson to retire from rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlade Thomson has announced he is to retire from rugby. The 32-year-old back-rower is to hang up his boots following a head injury. Signed from the Wellington-based Hurricanes in 2018,...
Meet Steff Evans: Welsh Rugby’s Record-Breaking Answer to Harry Kane
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHe’s been dubbed Welsh rugby’s answer to Harry Kane and Steff Evans is certainly one prolific finisher. The Scarlets winger is now his country’s all-time top try scorer in the...
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...
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...
