Basically use the URL vB tags code.
I've screenshot my edit box to show you how i scripted the above.
When you add a URL (link) it now doesn't ask you if you want to name tag it, you must enter what you want the link to say in the code. after the bracketed URL. Remembering to close the tags with /url
It may just be an oversight in the template, as this forum is some what of a temporary fix until we move it fully to the new server.