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Challenge Cup

2021 - 2022

URC Round 14 Review

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

League Leaders Glasgow Staying Humble Glasgow Warriors remain top of the pile in the BKT URC after a weekend that saw a series of crucial clashes between play-off rivals in the Race to the Eight.   The...

Ross Moriarty handed 3 game ban

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Disciplinary process related to Ross Moriarty Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 13 game against Benetton on Saturday March 21 has resulted in a three game suspension.   After...

Eben Etzebeth closing in on his 12 week ban

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springboks lock, Eben Etzebeth's twelve week ban is coming to an end. He has missed 11 matches with the Sharks since the start of December 2025, which included four Investic Champions Cup fixtures and...

Sale Sharks sign Cebo Dlamini on a two year deal from the 2026/27 season

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

24 year old Cebo Dlamini of South Africa, a tighthead prop has signed a two year deal with Sale Sharks, commencing in the 2026/27 season. He started his career with the Vodacom Bulls and played three...

Sharks legend Leota to leave the club

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sale Sharks can confirm that Senior Academy Coach Johnny Leota will leave the club to return to New Zealand after 15 years with the club as player and coach. Former Samoan international Johnny became...

Key dates confirmed for 2026/27 Champions and Challenge Cup season

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

EPCR, the tournament organiser of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, has confirmed key dates for the 2026/27 season, with the EPCR Finals Weekend set to take place on Friday 21 and Saturday...

Six Nations 2026: Key Young Prospects to Watch

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

As squads finalize preparations for the 2026 Championship, these six emerging players are positioned to make a significant impact based on their recent domestic and international performance metrics. England...

Chiefs confirm prognosis on James and Hooper injuries

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs back-rowers Kane James and Tom Hooper have both had their injury lay-off periods confirmed by the Chiefs medical team. Youngster Kane James had to leave the field after 11 minutes in Chiefs’...

Vern Cotter to coach the Reds

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Queensland Reds announce that successful international coach Vern Cotter will be the new Queensland Reds Men’s Head Coach for 2027-28.Following a comprehensive process, the QRU reached the decision...

Forde and West continue in the midfield for Connacht

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

An all-time record attendance of over 12,000 will be in attendance for the official opening of the New Clan Stand, which provides supporters with state-of-the-art facilities across three floors, with...