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Champions Cup: The English Fixtures

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As far as the English contingent is concerned, Quins find themselves in pole position in Pool B, followed in third by Leicester. In Pool A, they are represented at the top by Sale in third spot. In Round...

Champions Cup Round 3: The Irish Fixtures

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It’s a challenging weekend for the Irish contingent in Round 3 of Champions Cup who face a mixture of English and French opposition.    Castres vs Munster:  Munster will get...

EPCR Update – Round 2 postponed matches

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following a series of meetings of the Board of EPCR, a decision has been reached to cancel the postponed fixtures in Round 2 of this season’s Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup.     In...

English teams set to boycott fixtures in France

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Strict French Covid-19 quarantine protocols have prompted English teams to threaten a boycott of upcoming Champions & Challenge Cup fixtures.     Current French restrictions require...

Racing 92 v Clermont Auvergne Match Report

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Clermont Auvergne got an early lead in the game despite Racing 92 placing a considerable amount of pressure on the visitors. The game looked to be more in Racng's favour on the pitch but they were simply...

Camille Lopez's new club confirmed as Clermont rebuild continues

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Camille Lopez will leave Clermont after eight years and over 150 appearances for the Top 14 club at the end of the season.   The experienced flyhalf, who has played 28 tests for France, joins...

Dream XV: The International stars of the new Japanese League

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The new Japanese club competition kicks off this weekend under the new name, the Japan Rugby League One.   We take a look at the international stars that will light up the tournament in the top...

Duane Vermeulen talks Ulster, Springboks

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Duane Vermeulen’s stay at Irish club Ulster has been short but the burly South African does not appear to be short on enthusiasm for this latest adventure of his.    During a recent appearance...