Champions Cup

Adams ready to embrace 13 role, if need be

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales’ live-wire backline ace Josh Adams does not seem fazed about who his opposite number will be on Saturday when the men in red take on Ireland in Dublin.    There is currently much...

Fabien Galthie provides an update on star halfback duo

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fabien Galthie says Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack are "doing well" after testing positive for COVID-19 ahead of the Six Nations.   Fabien Galthie provided an encouraging update on Antoine...

The 31 players who could make their test debut during the Six Nations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2022 Six Nations kicks off next weekend, with the new year bringing new players who will look to make their mark on the test arena.   Defending Champions Wales have included three uncapped...

Champions Cup Round 4: The English Fixtures

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The English contingent face some stiff opposition this weekend after a reasonably successful Round 3. Harlequins, Wasps, Leicester, Exeter and Bristol Bears came away with wins while the unfortunate trio...

Cardiff awarded a 28-0 win over Toulouse but the defending champions could still qualify for the knockout stages

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Rugby have been awarded a 28-0 win over Toulouse following a meeting of an independent Match Risk Assessment Committee.   The EPCR has been advised that the Heineken Champions Cup,...

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...

Toulouse to tackle Wasps without Dupont

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Toulouse are set to take on Wasps in Round 3 of the 2021-22 Champions Cup without the prodigious services of 2021 World Rugby Player Of The Year, Antoine Dupont.    Dupont last...