Edinburgh in control in Champions Cup, Racing win again
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBack-to-back wins over Newcastle Falcons have Edinburgh closing in on a quarter-final place in the European Champions Cup. Edinburgh improved their hold on top spot in Pool 5 in the...
Ulster on song to see off Scarlets
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyUlster boosted their hopes of European Champions Cup qualification with a bonus-point 30-15 win over the Scarlets to bring them a maximum 10 points from their back-to-back clashes with the Welsh side.
Sublime Russell offload links with Zebo as Racing edge towards European knock-out stages
7 years ago by Rugby DumpRacing 92 continued their strong European Champions Cup form with 36-26 bonus point win over Leicester at the La Defence Arena, with new signings Simon Zebo and Finn Russell once again playing a starring...
Johnny Sexton set to end career in Ireland after signing contract extension
7 years ago by The GuardianNew IRFU deal will run until end of the 2020-21 season‘I am delighted ... it is where I have always wanted to play’Johnny Sexton has signed a contract extension with the Irish Rugby Football Union...
Scarlets play-off hopes fade with loss to Ulster
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets' run to last season's European Champions Cup semi-finals will feel like a distant memory after they fell to a third consecutive defeat in this year's competition. The Welsh region lost out to...
How the Top 14 Sides Are Performing In The Champions Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the European Champions Cup back this weekend and we thought we would take a closer look at how the French teams are fairing in the competition as we head into round three. Toulouse and Racing...
Prop crisis may force Newcastle to play Champions Cup tie with 14 men
7 years ago by The Guardian• Tighthead troubles raise fears of uncontested scrums• Newcastle are away against Edinburgh on FridayNewcastle are facing the possibility of having to play the majority of Friday night’s European...
Glasgow Warriors too strong for Cardiff Blues
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyGlasgow Warriors swept aside the Cardiff Blues with a 40-15 win that keeps them well out in front of the Conference A table and lays down a marker for Cardiff's return visit in the European Champions Cup.
Monday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChampions Cup Team of the Competition After Two Rounds Following two rounds of fantastic action in the Champions Cup, we take a look at what a potential team of the competition would look like. There...
Strong final quarter sees Leicester hit back to sink Scarlets
8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyLeicester kept their European Champions Cup hopes alive with a thrilling 45-27 win over Scarlets at Welford Road.
