England's 2022 Autumn Nations Series schedule announced
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe recent announcement of England’s 2022 Autumn Nations Series schedule sees them gain some much-valued experience ahead of the 2023 World Cup in France as they will do battle with two teams (Argentina...
Midi Olympique's Team of the Year: Five Frenchman, Three All Blacks, One Irishman
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRenowned French bi-weekly rugby newspaper Midi Olympique have released their 2021 Team of the Year. The publication has included one Irishman, one Australian, one Scotsman, two South Africans,...
Latest disciplinary news
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHere follows an account of the latest disciplinary news: HEINEKEN CHAMPIONS CUPDan Fish suspended for three weeksThe Cardiff Rugby fly half, Dan Fish, has been suspended for three weeks following...
Champions & Challenge Cup COVID Timeline Update
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA look at all the squad updates throughout the week as some Champions Cup & Challenge Cup fixtures get axed. Monday Updates Montpellier vs Leinster: Leinster...
POSTPONED: Round 2 Champions & Challenge Cup matches between French & UK clubs off
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a meeting of the EPCR Board today (Friday, 17 December) it has been decided that due to current exceptional circumstances, Round 2 matches in the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup...
Champions Cup Disciplinary Decisions – Round 1
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWill Muir suspended for four weeks: The Bath Rugby wing, Will Muir, has been suspended for four weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing by video conference yesterday (Wednesday 15 December)...
Champions & Challenge Cup Disciplinary hearings - Round 1
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHere follows a list of disciplinary hearings from Round 1 of the Champions & Challenge Cups. Red card – Brad Shields (Wasps)The Wasps second row, Brad Shields (No 4), was issued with a red card...
Champions Cup Round 2 COVID Monday Update
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA look at all the squad updates following Round 1 of the Champions Cup. Montpellier vs Leinster: Leinster Rugby Given the positive Covid-19 cases in Leinster Rugby ahead of Saturday’s...
Leicester top Bordeaux with late Ford penalty
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA 77th minute penalty from Leicester Tigers fly-half George Ford was ultimately the deciding factor as the two-time Heineken Champions Cup winners left the South of France with a 16-13 win over Union...
Ulster battle to win at Clermont
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby produced an impressive display to win 29-23 against ASM Clermont Auvergne in their opening Heineken Champions Cup Pool A game at Stade Marcel-Michelin on Saturday. Scrum-half...
