Champions Cup revamp plans include fewer teams and two-leg semi-finals
6 years ago by The Guardian• Plans under consideration involve 18 teams in six pools of three• Sides from Premiership, Pro 14 and Top 14 would be kept apartChanges to the structure of the Champions Cup are being considered with...
Rugby union: talking points from the weekend’s Champions Cup action
6 years ago by The GuardianExeter are the only Premiership side in pole position to secure a quarter-final spot after an attritional weekendIt should be the pool of death given that three of its occupants are heading their respect...
Challenge Cup Round 3 Preview
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe European Challenge Cup heads into Round 3 this weekend, and we still got three unbeaten sides in the competition, two hails from the Premiership and one from the Top 14. Let's...
Semi Radradra inspires Bordeaux to victory over Racing 92
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving announced that he will be joining the Bristol Bears next season, Semi Radradra looks as if he wants to finish his time in Bordeaux on high as he put in a fantastic performance against Racing 92,...
Radradra confirms Premiership switch
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter ruling out a potential return to rugby league, Semi Radradra has confirmed his new venture signing a three-year deal with the Bristol Bears. One of the finest players on the planet, Semi...
Rumour Mill
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at some of the top rumours and reports doing the rounds in the Rugby World. Nakawara to leave Paris? View this post on Instagram What...
Challenge Cup Round 2 Round-Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDragons stamped their authority on Challenge Cup Pool 1 on Friday afternoon with a comprehensive 49-22 win over Enisei-STM in Krasnodar Tries from Bjorn Basson and Jeremy Jordaan gave...
Cheslin Kolbe to light up Tokyo Olympics?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok speedster Cheslin Kolbe has enjoyed rich success over the past 12 months winning the Top 14 with Toulouse as well as the Rugby Championship and Rugby World Cup with the Springbok, however, he...
Champions Cup Preview
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Champions Cup gets underway on Friday the 15th of November and although it is starting a little later than usual, there is no doubt that it will be jammed packed with action. With...
Heyneke Meyer resigns with immediate effect
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok coach and Director of Rugby at Stade Francais, Heyneke Meyer, has resigned from his position at the Top 14 club with immediate effect. Stade Francais have won 2 from their 9 opening...
