BKT URC stars force their way into Six Nations contention
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first Guinness Six Nations after a World Cup often sees a changing of the guard, with new faces emerging as a fresh four-year cycle begins. This season’s tournament is likely to be another example...
Attendance Record Broken as BKT URC Sets All-Time High for a Single Round
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother new record has been set by the BKT United Rugby Championship today with the league setting an all-time high for single-round attendance. The 19,703 fans who attended the final game of Round...
Simon Thomas' BKT United Rugby Championship R9 Review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStepping stone success for Ulster Ulster Rugby skipper Iain Henderson insists there is much more to come from his team following their landmark 22-21 victory away to BKT URC league leaders Leinster...
Waino hails Rodney Parade faithful
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBack row Aaron Wainwright has hailed the ‘incredible’ home support at Rodney Parade - after the crowd roared the club to a third straight success on New Year’s Day. Wainwright celebrated...
STAT ATTACK: Duhan van der Metre, Billy Burns brilliance & more from Round 9
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWe've picked out some of the best stats from Round 9 of the BKT United Rugby Championship. EDINBURGH V GLASGOW WARRIORS Duhan van der Merwe made more carry metres than any other player in Round...
Benneton best Zebre
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton beat Zebre Parma for the second time in the space of a week as a 36-14 victory at Stadio Monigo maintained their fine form in the BKT United Rugby Championship. Having won 31-24 in Parma last...
Match Preview: Benetton v Zebre Parma
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStadio Monigo, Treviso – KO 13.30 IRE & UK / 14.30 ITA / 15.30 SA Referee: Gianluca Gnecchi (FIR, 28th league game) AR 1: Federico Vedovelli (FIR) AR 2: Alex Frasson (FIR) TMO: Stefano...
Top billing for Bok heroes Etzebeth, Fourie in crunch coastal derby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo titans of South African rugby will clash on Saturday when Deon Fourie and Eben Etzebeth, recent comrades in World Cup glory, face off in Cape Town. The resurgent DHL Stormers are looking to...
United Rugby Championship Match Official Announcement Round 9
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match official appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 9 derbies have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30 Benetton...
United Rugby Championship Stats Round 8
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter an exciting weekend of the United Rugby Championship, URC StatMaster has identified the top players from R8 along with the overall top team and player performances from the league so far. Carries:...
