Louis Lynagh To Join Benetton Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins have today confirmed wing Louis Lynagh will depart the Club at the end of the season to pursue his international aspirations in Italy. The Academy product, who joined Quins at U13 level...
Fan-Powered URC Sets Yet Another Single-Round Attendance Record
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOver 146,000 fans have helped the United Rugby Championship to break its all-time single round attendance record for the second time in three weeks. Saturday’s fantastic crowd of 26,632 at Loftus...
Champions Cup & EPCR Challenge Cup – Round of 16 Dates, Venues, Kick-off times & TV Coverage
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a tension-packed conclusion to last weekend’s pool stage when there was something at stake in all 12 matches, EPCR can now announce the dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage...
Winner of Ireland and France’s opener nailed on as Six Nations favourites
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe fierce rivals face a box-office game in Marseille. It is difficult to look beyond Ireland and France as the principal contenders for this season’s Guinness Six Nations title. The tournament’s...
European review: Five URC teams into Champions Cup last 16
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster made it four wins from four in the Investec Champions Cup after toppling Leicester 27-10 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road and are one of five BKT United Rugby Championship teams to advance...
All five SA teams qualify for European playoffs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a rewarding weekend for the South African teams as all five sides qualified for the Round of 16 in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, with the Vodacom Bulls, DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets...
Team news: Falcons side for Perpignan trip
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have named their side for Sunday’s EPCR Challenge Cup trip to French club, Perpignan. England Under-20s back Ben Redshaw comes in for the 1pm UK-time kick-off at Stade Aime Giral,...
Edinburgh faced with a "Must win" battle
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby head coach Sean Everitt will be telling his charges to focus on their own performance in their EPCR Challenge Cup Round 4 match at Scarlets on Friday night rather than concerning themselves...
Menoncello returns as Italy announce 6 nation side
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly centre Tommaso Menoncello, who missed last year's Rugby World Cup through injury, was included in the country's Six Nations squad as new head coach Gonzalo Quesada selected his players on Tuesday. A...
