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EPCR Challenge Cup: 'Massive test' for Ulster

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster Rugby interim head coach Richie Murphy admits tackling Montpellier Hérault Rugby on their own turf will be “a massive test” for his side in their EPCR Challenge Cup Round of...

TOP14 Review: Plenty still to play for as Spring break arrives

9 months ago by James Harrington

James Harrington examines the state of play in French rugby’s Top 14, after the 20th round of the season. Twenty rounds of the Top 14 season completed. Six to go, broken by the return of the Champions...

Ireland Lay Down Marker With Improved Performance Against France

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland Women (sponsored by Aon) lifted their game in a number of areas, losing their Guinness Six Nations opener 38-17 in Le Mans but keeping France to their lowest try and points tallies in...

EPCR round of 16 referee appointments

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the knockout stages of European club rugby set to further intensify this weekend, EPCR can announce the referee appointments for the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 2nd leg fixtures as well as...

Centre Huw Jones: I was ‘tempted’ by move to France before committing to Glasgow

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland centre Huw Jones revealed he was “tempted” by the prospect of a move to France but he ultimately felt that remaining with buoyant Glasgow was the right decision for his career overall. The...

Dan McFarland departs Ulster Rugby

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dan McFarland has stepped down as head coach of Ulster with immediate effect, with Ireland U20 coach Richie Murphy set to take charge on an interim basis after the Six Nations. McFarland leaves after...