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Galthie announces French squad for Six Nations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France boss Fabien Galthie has announced his squad to take on the best of Europe in the 2022 Six Nations. The squad includes 7 new caps.   France commence their campaign on 5 February when they...

State of Play Champions Cup: The seven clubs who have secured a place in the knockouts

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Seven teams have booked their place in the round of 16 of the Champions Cup, with one round of the pool stages remaining.   Irish Provinces Ulster and Munster have secured their place in the knockouts...

Champions Cup Team of the Week

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another thrilling weekend of Champions Cup Rugby has come and gone with several teams booking their place in the round of 16.   Harlequins were the first to book their place in the playoffs beating...

Champions Cup Teams News

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Blues v Quins:       Blues: Seven changes to the starting lineup with six internationals returning. Hallam Amos and Josh Adams come into the back three. New...

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...

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...

Ins, outs and the latest rugby rumours

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We recap some of the top stories, rumours and recently confirmed.     Leone Nakarawa attracting interest in England Leone Nakawara has been linked with a move to the Premiership.    Midi...

Leone Nakarawa Premiership bound?

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

According to a report by French newspaper Midi Olympique, Fiji star Leone Nakarawa is set to leave Top 14 club Toulon at the end of the season.   Nakarawa joined the Top 14 club from the Glasgow...