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Leicester Tigers sign Mike Brown

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers can confirm the signing of Mike Brown on a short-term contract.   The outside-back joins Tigers after previously representing Harlequins, where he won two Premiership titles, and...

Rogerson pens new contract with London Irish

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish has announced that Club captain Matt Rogerson has signed a new contract with the Club.   The 29-year-old has continued to be a bedrock of Irish’s back-row this year with one more...

Pool stage ramps up with knockout stage spots secured

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Seven teams bagged their places in the EPCR Challenge Cup knockout stage amid an enthralling Round 3 last weekend.   Cardiff Rugby, RC Toulon, Connacht Rugby, Bristol Bears, Glasgow Warriors,...

Friend lauds ‘powerful’ Wootton after hat-trick

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby director of rugby Andy Friend hailed Alex Wootton as “a hell of an athlete” after the wing went over for a hat-trick of tries against CA Brive in the EPCR Challenge Cup on...

Match Report: Cardiff seal Round of 16 berth with Newcastle drubbing

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Rugby booked their spot in the EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16 thanks to a dominant 42-10 home win over Newcastle Falcons at Cardiff Arms Park on Sunday.   Two tries from Owen Lane...

Match Report: Wootton hat-trick as Connacht bag Round of 16 spot

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alex Wootton scored a hat-trick of tries as Connacht Rugby sealed their place in the EPCR Challenge Cup knockout stage with a 61-5 thrashing of CA Brive at The Sportsground on Saturday.   The...

Tough task for Newcastle at Pool A leaders Cardiff

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Top meets bottom in Pool A as high-flying Cardiff Rugby prepare to host struggling Newcastle Falcons in Round 3 of the EPCR Challenge Cup on Sunday.   Cardiff have taken maximum points from...

Three changes for Bath Rugby's match with Toulon

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bath Rugby make three changes from their last outing at The Rec for the visit of Toulon in the EPCR Challenge Cup.   Hooker Tom Dunn and centre Cameron Redpath return to starting roles after missing...