The Lions chosen for the debut in the Challenge Cup away against the Ospreys
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton Rugby sets aside the URC for a couple of weeks and dedicates itself entirely to the Challenge Cup . Tomorrow, Saturday 9 December (6.30 pm) the Lions inaugurate their European...
Bulls vs Saracens: Match preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA column by former England and British and Irish Lions flyhalf Stuart Barnes on the eve of the Investec Champions Cup clash at Loftus between the Vodacom Bulls and Saracens has neatly encapsulated why...
Glasgow Warriors v Northampton Saints: Match preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarriors reached their first European final last year, losing to Toulon in the Challenge Cup showpiece, and have made a strong start to the 2023/24 season, winning five of their seven United Rugby Championship...
Intriguing round 1 clashes in EPCR Challenge Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe EPCR Challenge Cup gets underway on Friday, featuring nine ties across six countries and including some intriguing clashes on early-season form. ASM Clermont Auvergne’s clash with Edinburgh...
Stars return for Edinburgh in European clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions Duhan van der Merwe and Hamish Watson return as two of seven changes made to Edinburgh Rugby’s starting XV for tomorrow night’s EPCR Challenge Cup...
Fagerson to reach century in European opener
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMatt Fagerson will become the 55th player to reach 100 appearances for Glasgow Warriors when he takes to the field this weekend, after the Scotland international was selected to start in tomorrow...
Sporting Switch Working Wonders For BKT URC Top Tackler
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFootball’s loss is proving to be rugby’s gain in the case of BKT URC top tackler Alex Mann. He spent three years on the books of Cardiff City as a teenage centre-half before opting...
Glasgow Warriors going into the Champions cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Glasgow Warriors secured their return to the Champions Cup with a fourth-place finish in the United Rugby Championship in 2022/23. After finishing runner-up in the EPCR Challenge Cup last term, they’ll...
Champions Cup explained as European rugby's finest return alongside South Africa's best
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe most prestigious competition in European club Rugby will once again get underway this weekend. This time, rerturning for its 28th season. Of course, one of its most notable parts with the return...
Barron, Loughman and Patterson extend Munster stay
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster have confirmed that hooker Diarmuid Barron, prop Jeremy Loughman and scrum-half Paddy Patterson have all signed contract extensions with the province. The trio have each agreed two-year deals...
