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European review: Five URC teams into Champions Cup last 16

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster made it four wins from four in the Investec Champions Cup after toppling Leicester 27-10 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road and are one of five BKT United Rugby Championship teams to advance...

Vodacom URC returns with crucial Gauteng derby

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Vodacom United Rugby Championship will spring back into action this weekend after two weeks of European rugby with a massive local derby between the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions in Pretoria, where...

Disciplinary: Kelsey Jones (Gloucester-Hartpury)

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The case of Kelsey Jones, Gloucester-Hartpury, was heard by an independent disciplinary panel chaired by Martin Picton sitting with Inigo Churchill and Kylie Hutchinson on Tuesday 23 January.Jones...

England replace three players due to injury

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Max Ojomoh (Bath Rugby), Will Muir (Bath Rugby) and Jamie Blamire (Newcastle Falcons) have been called into England Men's Guinness Six Nations training squad. The trio replace Oscar Beard (Harlequins)...

Big blow for France as 6 nations star is injured

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France will be without the services of star back-rower Anthony Jelonch after he sustained another long-term injury. During the 2023 Six Nations, the flanker suffered an ACL injury to his left knee during...

All five SA teams qualify for European playoffs

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It was a rewarding weekend for the South African teams as all five sides qualified for the Round of 16 in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, with the Vodacom Bulls, DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets...

Shimizu Back Up and Running

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a disappointing defeat by Mazda SkyActivs last weekend, Shimizu Corporation Koto Blue Sharks jumped above their Hiroshima-based rivals on the point’s table in Division Three after comfortably...

Top Performers: Perpignan vs Newcastle Falcons

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Despite Perpignan entring the half-time break with a 13-9 lead, Newcaslte Falcons managed put on an attacking masterclass in the second half ending their winless streak in the Challenge Cup: Here are our...

Sale v La Rochelle: Winners and Losers

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

La Rochelle make it back to back wins in the Champions Cup pushing them through to the Round of 16 after a bonus point win against Sale Sharks. Both sides had the benefit of a strong wind, La Rochelle...