Rhys Priestland leads EPCR Challenge Cup’s top scorers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the conclusion of the EPCR Challenge Cup pool stage and ahead of the Round of 16, we’re looking at which players are leading the scoring charts so far. Points – Rhys...
Uncapped hooker Stewart gets Ireland call following Kelleher injury
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyUncapped hooker Tom Stewart has been called up to the Ireland squad ahead of their Six Nations opener against Wales on Saturday. Stewart has joined up with the squad in Portugal after Ronan Kelleher...
Tom Stewart Joins Ireland Squad in Portugal as Wales Prep Intensifies
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster 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 Preview: Scarlets v Bulls
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAt Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli, 7.35pm Referee: Andrew Brace (IRFU, 86th league game) Assistant: Adam Jones, Ben Breakspear (both WRU) TMO: Brian MacNeice (IRFU) Overall URC head-to-head record:...
Welsh International Wainwright Firing Again After Move To URC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving moved to the United Rugby Championship, Welsh international Sam Wainwright is firing again in more ways than one. After making a memorable Test debut in the historic victory over the Springboks...
Pool stage ramps up with knockout stage spots secured
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySeven 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,...
Match Report: Halfpenny penalty secures Scarlets’ Round of 16 berth
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA 64th minute Leigh Halfpenny penalty was the deciding factor as Scarlets secured a 20-17 victory over Toyota Cheetahs in Pool B of the EPCR Challenge Cup on Friday night – earning a place in the...
Match Report: Dragons topple Pau in tense affair
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDragons RFC took a hard-earned four points away from the south of France on Friday night as Ashton Hewitt and Max Clark crossed in a 21-15 victory at Section Paloise in the EPCR Challenge Cup. Will...