So How Do You Beat Leinster? Alan Quinlan Attempts to Provide the Answer
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMany have tried but all have failed, with the Irish province unbeaten in 22 matches in the BKT United Rugby Championship and the Heineken Champions Cup. They have won 21 of those, with only BKT URC title...
Wales Women name side for England showdown
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales Women’s senior team head coach Ioan Cunningham has selected his side for the Round 3 fixture in the Six Nations against England at Cardiff Arms Park, on Saturday, April 15th (KO: 2.15pm). Centre...
Billy Vunipola to miss the remainder of the 2022/23 season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens have confirmed that Billy Vunipola miss the remainder of the 2022/23 season after suffering a knee injury during Sunday’s Champions Cup clash with La Rochelle. The former Wasps...
Red Roses name matchday 23 for Women’s Six Nations match vs Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Simon Middleton has named his 23-player Red Roses matchday squad to take on Wales at Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff (Saturday 15 April, kick-off 2.15pm and live on BBC Two). Marlie...
Nel pens one-year extension with Edinburgh
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby centurion and Scotland internationalist WP Nel today penned a new one-year deal that will see the tighthead prop remain in the Scottish capital for the 2023/24 season. The fan...
Chris Ashton to retire from professional rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChris Ashton will retire at the conclusion of the 2022/23 season after an 18-year career as a professional in both rugby union and rugby league. The Leicester Tigers outside-back has, to date, made 25...
Mark McCall unsure if Stade Rochelais are favourites
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens director of rugby Mark McCall hailed Stade Rochelais as “a great team” after seeing his side beaten 24-10 in the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals – but he wasn’t...
Newcastle Falcons appoint Alex Codling as head coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Codling will become Newcastle Falcons’ head coach in the summer, with the former England lock insisting worth ethic and pace are at the heart of his philosophy. The vastly-experienced...
Aaron Morris announces retirement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins back three Aaron Morris will be retiring at the end of the season, following a series of serious injuries which have seen him side-lined for much of the last two seasons. Morris, 28,...
Champions Cup – quarter-finals fixture dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a highly-competitive Round of 16 weekend, EPCR is pleased to announce the dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage of the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final matches. QUARTER-FINALS(Pool...
