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Dan Biggar to miss key fixtures for Northampton Saints following suspension

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints and Wales' flyhalf Dan Biggar has been suspended for three weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing arising from his club’s EPCR Challenge Cup, Round of 16 match...

Tom Penny extends his stay at Newcastle Falcons

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Full-back Tom Penny has signed a new two-year contract extension at Newcastle Falcons.     The 27-year-old Northumbrian has made 72 appearances after coming through the Falcons’ academy.     Penny,...

Champions Cup Team of the Week - Round of 16

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a thrilling weekend of action and many games still in the balance ahead of the second round of the double headers we present the Ultimate Rugby's Team of the Week.   1. Bevan Rodd - Sale Sharks 2....

MUST-SEE: Harlequins score one of the tries of the season, again!

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It was heartbreak for Harlequins as Montpellier knocked the defending champions out of the Champions Cup on Saturday.   Montpellier secured a 59-60 aggregate victory after losing 33-20 to Quins...

'You can’t put the blame down to him.' - Harlequins not blaming Marcus Smith for Champions Cup exit

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins coach Tabai Matson says they will not be blaming England star Marcus Smith for their agonising Champions Cup exit against Montpellier.   Smith wasn't able to convert Louis Lynagh’s...

Harlequins win but miss out on the Quarter Finals by 1 point

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins needed to turn on the style and skill if they were to march on into the Champions Cup quarter finals as they had to make up a deficit against Montpellier who had made 14 changes to their side...

What happens if the aggregate scores are level in the second leg of the round of 16?

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of this weekend’s decisive matches in the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 2nd leg and in the EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16, here is a reminder of the extra time protocol.     If...

Harlequins make one change, Montpellier throw an selection surprise

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins and Montpellier have named their matchday squads for the second leg of the Round of 16 Champions Cup clash.   Quins have made just one change to the matchday 23 from last weekend...

Stats & Facts: Champions Round of 16, second leg

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A look at the stats and facts ahead of the weekend's round of 16 second leg fixtures.     LEINSTER v CONNACHT   Leinster Rugby won 26-21 in their Round of 16 – 1st Leg clash...