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Champions Cup

2024 - 2025

Tigers team named for champions Cup opener in Bordeaux

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers have named their side for Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup clash against Bordeaux-Begles at Stade Chaban-Delmas, live on the home of EPCR, Premier Sports.   French lock...

Quins name travelling squad to face Racing 92

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins have named their matchday 23 to open their Investec Champions Cup campaign against Racing 92 in Paris on Saturday (20:00 GMT, live on Premier Sports). International stars Marcus Smith and Chandler...

Dweba and Engelbrecht reach DHL Stormers 50 in Gqeberha

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hooker Joseph Dweba and loose forward Willie Engelbrecht will both play their 50th match for the DHL Stormers in the Investec Champions Cup clash with RC Toulon in Gqeberha on Saturday. The Round One...

Jamie Osborne, Will Connors and Tadhg Furlong unavailable for selection for Leinster

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Sunday's Investec Champions Cup Round 1 match against Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate Stadium INJURY UPDATE – AVAILABLE FOR...

Ugly win for Leinster and Sharks scrape home

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ugly win delights Leinster’s Leo   It’s now a magnificent seven for league leaders Leinster Rugby who just keep on winning.   You wondered if they might finally have found their...

Juarno Augustus to join Ulster Rugby on 3 year-deal

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster Rugby are delighted to announce the signing of Northampton Saints number eight, Juarno Augustus, who will join the province on a three-year deal next summer. The 26-year-old South African...

Liam Williams returns to Saracens

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens are delighted to announce the return of Liam Williams to the club. The two-time British and Irish Lion rejoins the Men in Black for his second stint until the end of the season, having spent...

Bulls announce end-of-year tour squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jake White, the Vodacom Bulls director of rugby, has named his 34-men touring squad for the end-of-year tour to Ireland and England.   White’s herd first take on Connacht in round 7 of the...

Saints announce annual financial results for 2023/24

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints plc has today announced its financial results for the year ended 30 June 2024. Saints crowned Gallagher Premiership champions in 2023/24 season. Club achieved turnover of £21.9m...

Conor Bartley & Dian Bleuler Join Munster On Short-Term Deals

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm the signings of props Conor Bartley and Dian Bleuler on short-term contracts. Young Munster RFC prop Bartley, who can play on both sides of the scrum,...