Who is your pick for the 6 nations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance Head coach Fabien Galthié has already lost two possible starters ahead of the Six Nations opener against Ireland on Friday week, with gritty back row Anthony Jelonch and gigantic lock Emmanuel...
Young returns for Harlequins clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThomas Young returns to the Cardiff starting XV to take on Harlequins in the Investec Champions Cup on Saturday (20:00). The open-side flanker has been sidelined since picking up a calf injury in November...
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...
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:...
Botham back for Boxing Day derby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJames Botham has handed Cardiff a Boxing Day boost as the Blue and Blacks make two changes to face the Dragons. The Wales international has been out of action since suffering a hamstring injury...
Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds In The URC: 6/7
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWelsh young guns Reductions in squad numbers at the Welsh regions have presented challenges but also opportunities for a posse of home-grown youngsters who have really grabbed their chance. Cardiff flanker...
First run out for Faiva and a return for Roux
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a formidable second half performance against Ulster in the opening round of the Investec Champions Cup, Johann van Graan has made four changes to his starting XV in this weekend’s trip to Cardiff. Coming...
Cardiff change five for Bath showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Rugby have made five changes for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup clash against Bath (20:00). The Blue and Blacks welcome the West Country outfit to the Arms Park in Round Two of the European...
Sporting Switch Working Wonders For BKT URC Top Tackler
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFootball’s loss is proving to be rugby’s gain in the case of BKT URC top tackler Alex Mann. He spent three years on the books of Cardiff City as a teenage centre-half before opting...
STAT ATTACK: Mack attack, free-flowing Bulls and more from URC Round 7
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMack attack Mack Hansen made a total of 130 metres in Round 7 – more than any other player and 27.4% of Connacht’s total. He also assisted two tries. Free-flowing Bulls The Vodacom Bulls...
