Champions Cup

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...

Biggest Hits and Top Tackles from Round 2 | Champions Cup Rugby 2021/22

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There were some huge hits coming in from Cardiff Rugby, Ulster Rugby, Leicester Tigers, Northampton Saints, Glasgow Warriors and Harlequins in Round 2 of the Champions Cup.  

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...

Ford & Smith rank higher than Farrell in best men's rugby players in Britain

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

George Ford and Marcus Smith rank higher than England captain Owen Farrell on a list of the 30 best men's rugby players in Britain in 2021.   The list compiled by The Telegraph's Ben Coles...

HIGHLIGHTS: Ulster v Northampton Saints

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster burst out the blocks and looked like they would run in  record score. Saints struggled in the opening 40 minutes but managed to stay in touch off the boot of Furbank. The visitors left with...

Champions & Challenge Cup COVID Timeline Update

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A look at all the squad updates throughout the week as some Champions Cup & Challenge Cup fixtures get axed.   Monday Updates   Montpellier vs Leinster:   Leinster...

Champions & Challenge Cup Wednesday COVID Update

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Montpellier vs Leinster Rugby     Leinster Rugby returned to training today at UCD following Monday’s postponement and a full round of antigen and PCR tests which were carried out on...

Champions Cup Team of the Week - Round 1

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Just four home sides picked up wins in the opening round of the Champions Cup. There were 498 points scored in the opening round that dished up many talking points.   Scarlets had to forfeit...