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Five Players to Watch in the URC this weekend

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hacjivah Dayimani (DHL Stormers)   His surname means “diamond” in Zulu and the 25-year-old No 8 is certainly a jewel in the crown of the URC champions. He was inspired to take up rugby...

Preview: Ospreys v Leinster

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ospreys The Ospreys have won more scrum penalties on their own feed than any other team (28) The Swansea-based side have conceded the fewest penalties so far this season – just 93. This is partially...

Preview: Benetton v Ulster

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Benetton Frederico Ruzza was the only player to score a hattrick in Round 11. He is the first forward to do so for Benetton since Hame Faiva scored three tries against the Ospreys in November 2020 Settling...

Cardiff Rugby: Thomas hits 50 in Scarlets derby

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ben Thomas will make his 50th Cardiff appearance as the Blue and Blacks welcome Scarlets to the capital on Saturday (KO 5.15pm).   Dai Young’s side head into their third consecutive derby,...

URC: Stat Storylines Ahead of Round 12

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Five things to watch out for in Round 12 of the BKT United Rugby Championship this weekend.   SCRUM SHOWDOWN IN NEWPORT The stats would suggest the scrum is going to be a key area in Friday night’s...

Disciplinary update: Tomas Lezana (Scarlets)

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Disciplinary process related to Tomas Lezana's Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 10 game against Ospreys on Monday, December 26 resulted in a three week suspension.                    After...

Packed Stadiums Energise Players and Coaches as Record is Broken

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two-way energy, match-winning roars, special occasions, good vibes and the love of rugby were top of mind for the players and coaches in the league who reflected on a record-breaking Round 11 of the BKT...

Robin McBryde Says Welsh Players Will Be Out To Impress The Returning Warren Gatland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Robin McBryde heads back to Wales this week in the firm belief that a certain other individual’s return will be having a major galvanising effect on players there. The 37-times capped ex-hooker...

Fans Turn Up In Record Numbers As URC Makes History

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

History was made as the overall attendance record for a single round in the BKT United Rugby Championship was broken in Round 11 with over 123,000 fans packing into stadiums across both hemispheres.     The...