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France name 36-player squad for the 2023 U20s Six Nations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France U20s have named 36 players for the Under-20s Six Nations starting from January 25, 2023.     "After using 43 players in last season's Six Nations Tournament, we have decided to...

Gonzalo Bertranou ruled out for the rest of the season

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina international scrum half Gonzalo Bertranou will miss the rest of the season following surgery, Dragons Defence Coach Simon Cross has confirmed.     Bertranou had an operation this...

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,...

Dragons’ ‘composure’ pleases Flanagan

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dragons head coach Dai Flanagan was impressed with the composure of his young side as they closed in on the knockout stage of the EPCR Challenge Cup with a 21-15 win at Section Paloise in Round 3 on...

Match Report: Halfpenny penalty secures Scarlets’ Round of 16 berth

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A 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 Rugby

Dragons 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...

Edinburgh in vital Castres trip

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh Rugby cross the channel to face Pool A basement side Castres Olympique at Stade Pierre Fabre in a crucial Round 3 contest in the Heineken Champions Cup on Sunday.   The Scottish...

Dragons topple Pau in tense affair

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dragons 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 21-12 victory at Section Paloise in the EPCR Challenge Cup.   Will...

Halfpenny penalty secures Scarlets’ Round of 16 berth

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A 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 Preview: Scarlets look to solidify top spot against Toyota Cheetahs

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets are aiming to cement their place at the summit of EPCR Challenge Cup Pool B as they welcome Toyota Cheetahs in Round 3 on Friday night.   The Welsh region have been in impressive...