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Nick David a leading threat among Champions Cup attackers

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the Champions Cup pool stage now over, we take a look at the notable individual attacking statistics from the first four rounds of fixtures this season and Harlequins back Nick David stands out, topping...

Wigglesworth and Walters to join England coaching team

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Richard Wigglesworth and Aled Walters will join the England coaching set-up at the end of the season. Wigglesworth, who will be assistant coach, and Walters, who is named as head of strength and conditioning,...

Ireland Team Named To Face Wales In Guinness Six Nations Opener

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad to face Wales in the Principality Stadium on the opening weekend of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations Championship. Johnny...

2023 EPCR Player of the Year award – nominees announced

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following another series of impressive performances during the Champions Cup pool stage, the current EPCR Player of the Year, Leinster Rugby’s Josh van der Flier, is again a contender for one of...

Van der Flier among Champions Cup’s top scorers

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following the conclusion of the Heineken Champions Cup pool stage and ahead of the Round of 16, we take a look at which players are currently heading the scoring charts.   Points – Antoine...

Tom Stewart Joins Ireland Squad in Portugal as Wales Prep Intensifies

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster hooker Tom Stewart has joined the Ireland squad in Quinta do Lago to provide additional cover following a hamstring issue picked up by Ronan Kelleher. Kelleher will be managed by...

URC - Round 13 Wrap Up

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

THE SECRET TO SMITH’S SUCCESS Franco Smith continues to work his magic with Glasgow Warriors who extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to nine matches with a 42-28 bonus point victory...

Benetton aiming to end 10 year drought

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It’s a big game in Treviso on Saturday in terms of the play-off race, with Benetton and Munster lying sixth and seventh in the table respectively, with just a point between them. The Italians are...

Anayi: South African Entry Has Strengthened URC & Europe

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It’s been a pretty eventful eight years since Martin Anayi took over as chief executive of what is now the BKT United Rugby Championship. “It’s eight years and three children for me!”...