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Challenge Cup

2012 - 2013

Lowe returns to starting lineup for Stade Francais match

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Stade Francais in Pool 4 of the Investec Champions Cup tomorrow evening in Aviva Stadium has been named by Head Coach Leo Cullen...

Sam Warburton returns to Cardiff Rugby as a board member.

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sam Warburton OBE has returned to Cardiff Rugby as a board member.  The former Cardiff, Wales and British & Lions ace spent nine seasons at the club and returned as a board advisor in August...

Former Harlequins and England captain Chris Robshaw announces his retirement

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Harlequins and England captain Chris Robshaw has announced his retirement from professional rugby.   Robshaw earned 66 test caps for England captaining his country on 42 occasions. He played...

Where are they now? The Leinster team that won the Province's first Champions Cup Title

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster face off against La Rochelle this weekend, with the Irish Province searching for a record-equalling fifth Champions Cup title.   With Leo Cullen's men looking to add a fifth...

Class of 2022: Retiring Players XV

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2021/22 season is drawing to a close which means several players will be bringing their careers to an end.   We take a look at these players in the form of XV.   1. Rhys...

Sean O'Brien set to retire at the end of the 2021/22 campaign

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish can confirm Sean O'Brien is set to retire from rugby at the end of the 2021/22 season.   The back-row forward will bring a storied 14-year career to a conclusion this summer after two-and-a-half...

England star Joe Marler commits future to Harlequins

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins have today confirmed that England star Joe Marler has signed a contract extension with the Club.     A product of the Club’s academy, Marler has developed into a world-class...

Chris Robshaw to leave Harlequins at the end of the season

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Chris Robshaw has today confirmed that he will leave Harlequins at the end of the season following 16 years at the club.     Robshaw took to Twitter to confirm the news in a statement:    Thank...

Richie Rees takes over Cardiff's attack

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Blues have confirmed that Jason Strange has left the region with immediate effect with Richie Rees stepping up to take the role of backs and attack coach.   Former Wales U20s head coach...

Jack McGrath to switch to Ulster

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

IRFU contracted international prop Jack McGrath has decided to switch to Ulster from the start of the 2019/20 season, the club has today confirmed.   Commenting on his decision, Jack said: “This...