Julien Marchand secures EPCR Player of the Year nomination
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Toulousain captain Julien Marchand is among the nominees for the 2023 EPCR Player of the Year award after leading the five-time champions to four straight wins in this season’s pool stage. The...
Nick David a leading threat among Champions Cup attackers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Champions Cup pool stage now over, we take a look at the notable individual attacking statistics from the first four rounds of fixtures this season and Harlequins back Nick David stands out, topping...
PREVIEW: England vs Scotland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo years on from making history, Scotland return to Twickenham looking to rewrite the record books once again and deny Steve Borthwick a winning start as England head coach. Gregor Townsend’s men...
2023 EPCR Player of the Year award – nominees announced
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing another series of impressive performances during the Champions Cup pool stage, the current EPCR Player of the Year, Leinster Rugby’s Josh van der Flier, is again a contender for one of...
Van der Flier among Champions Cup’s top scorers
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the conclusion of the Heineken Champions Cup pool stage and ahead of the Round of 16, we take a look at which players are currently heading the scoring charts. Points – Antoine...
Six Nations: England's Daly ruled out for whole of tournament
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyElliot Daly has been ruled out of England's Six Nations campaign with a hamstring injury, his club Saracens have confirmed. Versatile back Daly withdrew from England's squad on Tuesday ahead...
Elliot Daly and Jamie George withdrawn from England squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyElliot Daly (hamstring) and Jamie George (concussion) have been withdrawn from the England squad, which is preparing for the Guinness Six Nations, through injury. Jamie Blamire and Ollie...
Munster in crucial trip to Toulouse
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby are tasked with a trip to Pool B leaders Stade Toulousain as they look to secure their qualification for the Heineken Champions Cup knockout stage in Round 4 on Sunday. Five-time...
Borthwick had no doubts over picking captain Farrell for Six Nations opener
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick did not think twice about selecting Owen Farrell as captain for England's Six Nations opener against Scotland after uncertainty over his availability. Farrell was given a four-match...
Daly in England squad after Campions Cup hat-trick
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens full-back Elliot Daly, who scored a brilliant hat-trick of tries in Round 3 of the Heineken Champions Cup on Saturday, has been included in Steve Borthwick’s first England squad. Daly...
