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Monday Evening Round Up

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Halfpenny considered retirement after recent concussion   Wales and Scarlets fullback Leigh Halfpenny said constant headaches left him to consider the prospect he may have to quit at the age of...

Taqele Naiyaravoro's hit leads to a penalty try, yellow card and sparks a scuffle

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Top 14 sides Clermont Auvergne and La Rochelle got the better of Premiership rivals Bristol Bears and Northampton Saints to move into the last four of the European Challenge Cup on Sunday.   High-flying...

Challenge Cup Quarter-final Highlights: La Rochelle v Bristol Bears

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

La Rochelle dominated the first 15 minutes of the game with two tries, the Bears came back and started really playing well, the teams seemed evenly matched for a short while with La Rochelle able...

La Rochelle and Clermont storm into last four

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Top 14 sides Clermont Auvergne and La Rochelle got the better of Premiership rivals Bristol Bears and Northampton Saints to move into the last four of the European Challenge Cup on Sunday. English clubs...

Vincent Rattez's slick footwork sends La Rochelle into the Challenge Cup semis

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

La Rochelle brushed past Bristol Bears to book their place in the Challenge Cup semi-finals with Vincent Rattez starring for the home side.      The La Rochelle pack dominated the opening...

Sale reach Challenge Cup semi-finals

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sale Sharks qualified for the European Challenge Cup semi-finals with a 20-10 victory over Connacht on Friday.   AJ MacGinty kicked 10 points for the two-time champions against his former club,...

Champions Cup: What happens if the scores are level after 80 minutes?

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The quarter-finals of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup kick off this weekend with a blockbuster round of action.     In the Challenge Cup, Sale Sharks host Connacht in the only match on...

Five Must Watch Games this Weekend

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the Six Nations on bye this weekend we take a look at 5 fixtures to get your rugby fix.     Bristol v Gloucester - Friday at 7:45pm (UK Time)   Expect fireworks this Friday...