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Champions Cup

2018 - 2019

“They’re too good a team to think you can defend against them for long periods" - Dai Young

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dai Young, Wasps director of rugby, was left dismayed by his side’s performance against Leinster on Friday.   Wasps fell to a 52-3 loss to the champions after heading to into the break...

“We just need to be careful that we’re not getting too far ahead of ourselves,” - Leo Cullen

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen said his side will not get carried away after they claimed a bonus point win over Wasps in the opening fixture of the Champions Cup in Dublin.   The champions outscored...

Key Head to Heads: Leinster v Wasps

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster get their Champions Cup defence underway today in a titanic clash against Wasps.   Both sides have named strong teams for the encounter with James Lowe being the only Leinster player in...

Leinster vs Wasps - How they match up

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Both Leinster and Wasps have announced their match day 23 ahead of tomorrows Champions Cup kick off.   Big names return for both sides with the visitors boasting the return of Brad Shields, Lima...

Champions Cup - Quarter Finalist Form Tracker

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the 2018/19 Champions Cup a day away we take a look at last seasons quarter finalists and how their form is heading into the competition   Leinster     Leinster are on the verge...

Glasgow Warriors sign Petrus du Plessis

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors have signed South African front rower Petrus du Plessis from London Irish on a deal until the end of the season.   The experienced tight-head played for English Premiership side...

Ulster Injury Update

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ulster Rugby medical team have issued a squad update ahead of Saturday’s Champions Cup fixture against Leicester Tigers at Kingspan Stadium this weekend.   The squad have been boosted...

France's form sides to feature in the Challenge Cup

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With all domestic competitions taking a break for Europe this weekend it's the perfect time to take stock on how teams have fared so far.   Toulon, Montpellier and Racing 92 have started the season...

Goosen sidelined for at least 2 months

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Montpellier utility back Johan Goosen is set to spend the next two months on the sidelines after suffering an injury against Toulon this past weekend.   Initial reports suggested that the Springbok...

Gibson-Park in doubt for Leinster

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster could be without the services of their in-form scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park for their clash with Wasps in the Champions Cup this weekend.     The New Zealander rolled his ankle...