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Challenge Cup

2022 - 2023

The BKT United Rugby Championship returns

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A jam-packed weekend of BKT United Rugby Championship action returns following Investec Champions Cup, EPCR Challenge Cup and the international break with the start of the Guinness Six Nations.   Friday...

Am says Sharks are ready to kick-start BKT URC season in big South African derby

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lukhanyo Am believes the Hollywoodbets Sharks are ready to kick-start their BKT URC campaign as they prepare to host the DHL Stormers in Saturday’s big derby clash. The Durban-based outfit...

EPCR announces venues for 2025 and 2026 finals

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

EPCR is delighted to announce that Cardiff and Bilbao have been selected as host cities for the tournament organiser’s prestigious 2025 and 2026 Finals Weekends. Following a highly competitive...

Match Preview: Gloucester Rugby v Sale Sharks

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester Rugby will look to take their European form on to the domestic stage as they welcome Sale Sharks on Sunday. George Skivington's side have won back-to-back Challenge Cup clashes and will be...

Ludlam returns as Hutchinson makes 150th Saints appearance against Newcastle Falcons

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Club captain Lewis Ludlam returns to the starting line-up to lead Northampton Saints out at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens this weekend, with Newcastle Falcons coming to town in the...

Team news: Chick back for Saints trip

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Captain Callum Chick returns for Newcastle Falcons on Saturday when they make the Gallagher Premiership trip to Northampton Saints. The skipper forms part of a side which sees the return of winger Adam...

Gloucester Rugby team to take on Sale Sharks

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Director of Rugby, George Skivington, has named his Cherry & Whites side to take on Sale Sharks at Kingsholm in the Gallagher Premiership on Sunday. There are four changes to the Gloucester Rugby...

Big blow for Scotland as forward faces ban

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland will be without Grant Gilchrist for their opening Six Nations fixture against Wales after the Edinburgh second-row was handed a one-week suspension. The 33-year-old lock was banned following...

Bulls confirm date, time and venue for Lyon clash

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Vodacom Bulls’ kick-off time and date for their round of 16 clash against Lyon has now been confirmed. The Tshwane-based side will welcome to the capital their French counterparts for what is...

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

10 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...