Fabien Galthie drops Damian Penaud and other big names
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthie has named his squad for the 2026 Six Nations and has dropped Damian Penaud, Gregory Alldritt and Gael Fickou from the side. There are 42 players in total as they prepare to face Ireland...
Final pool round pivotal for South African teams in Europe
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stormers, Bulls, Sharks, and Lions will have their work cut out in the final round of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup competitions, where their playoff fate will be determined, while...
Challenge Cup Round 3 sees thrilling comebacks across Europe
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyAt Stade Français Paris, a fire alarm delayed the start of the match against Exeter Chiefs, but once play began the game was intense from the outset. The Chiefs raced into a 22-nil lead with their...
Halfpenny returns for Cardiff
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyLeigh Halfpenny will make his first Cardiff Rugby appearance in 4,347 days as the Blue & Blacks host Ulster Rugby in the European Challenge Cup on Saturday night (8pm). Cardiff have made 11 changes...
Stewart to captain Ulster against Cardiff
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach, Richie Murphy, has named his Ulster team to face Cardiff Rugby this Saturday in Round 2 of the EPCR Challenge Cup at Cardiff Arms Park (KO: 8pm). Tom Stewart captains the province...
Jacob Stockdale replies for Ulster
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyJacob Stockdale goes over! ⚪@UlsterRugby answer back to Racing 92's opening score with a try of their own 🔥#ChallengeCupRugby pic.twitter.com/Mg9LzkJAF6 — Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) December...
Angus Bell named in the Ulster squad to face Racing 92
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach, Richie Murphy, has named his Ulster team to take on French side, Racing 92, tomorrow night in the EPCR Challenge Cup at Affidea Stadium. (KO: 8pm) Nick Timoney...
Instonians full-back Bradley McNamara joins Ulster as short term cover following injury report
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster has issued a squad update ahead of this Friday’s EPCR Challenge Cup fixture against Racing 92 at Affidea Stadium (KO 8pm). Matthew Dalton sustained a knee injury in the URC Round 6 clash...
Top 14 Weekend Preview: Antoine Dupont Set for Blockbuster Return
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Top 14 returns with a compelling round of matches, but the biggest storyline is the comeback of Antoine Dupont. The Toulouse scrum-half is expected to feature for the first time since his long injury...
Toyota Cheetahs Set for an Exciting Northern Tour in the EPCR Challenge Cup!
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Toyota Cheetahs are heading north for their fourth EPCR Challenge Cup campaign, and the touring squad for the December games has been announced. The squad leaves Bloemfontein on Monday evening as...
