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Champions Cup & EPCR Challenge Cup – Round of 16 Dates, Venues, Kick-off times & TV Coverage

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following 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...

Gloucester announce team to face Castres

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Santi Carreras returns to the Gloucester Rugby starting XV after being rested against Edinburgh last weekend.   He's one of four changes in the Cherry & Whites starting side to take on Castres...

Gregor Townsend undecided on Scotland captain amid Jamie Ritchie fitness battle

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Townsend announced his 39-man squad for the tournament on Tuesday with nobody listed as skipper. Gregor Townsend revealed he is still to decide whether Jamie Ritchie will captain Scotland for the upcoming...

Edinburgh faced with a "Must win" battle

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh 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...

Winners & Losers: Scotland Six Nations Squad

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of the Scotland team announcements for Six Nations tournament we look at some of the winners and losers. Winners: First on the list are four players who have received their first call up by Head...

Battling Gloucester fall to derby defeat at The Rec

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Cherry & Whites took an early lead in the derby when flanker Ruan Ackermann crashed over for the game's first try. A couple of infringements at set-piece had given Gloucester a free-kick five...

Impressive Bonus Point Win Sees Wolfhounds Topple Edinburgh

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The five-try Wolfhounds knocked Edinburgh Rugby off the top of the Celtic Challenge table, with Aoife Wafer touching down twice in a 27-17 bonus point victory for Neill Alcorn’s side. CELTIC...

Ospreys announce Lance Bradley as the new CEO

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ospreys are delighted to announce Lance Bradley as the new CEO, effective Monday 8 January 2024. The appointment comes after Ospreys’ ownership, Y11 Sport & Media, led an extensive recruitment...

Match Preview: Gloucester Rugby revival faces acid test

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester Rugby, who ended a seven-match losing streak with their 15-10 EPCR Challenge Cup victory at Black Lion last weekend, will have their revival put to the test on Friday, when they welcome three-time...