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...
Bristol Bears confirm the signing of Ellis Genge
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bristol Bears have confirmed the return of Ellis Genge ahead of the 2022/23 season. Having confirmed his departure from Leicester Tigers last week, Genge has put pen to paper on deal...
Champions & Challenge Cup Wednesday COVID Update
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMontpellier vs Leinster Rugby Leinster Rugby returned to training today at UCD following Monday’s postponement and a full round of antigen and PCR tests which were carried out on...
Ellis Genge to leave Leicester Tigers
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers can confirm that Ellis Genge has indicated to the club that he will not be activating an option in his contract to remain beyond the current season. The 26-year-old has...
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...
Carty inspires Connacht to victory
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby captain Jack Carty produced a hat-trick of assists and kicked six points as Andy Friend’s side beat Stade Français Paris 36-9 in the Heineken Champions Cup on Sunday afternoon. The...
Champions Cup Team of the Week - Round 1
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJust four home sides picked up wins in the opening round of the Champions Cup. There were 498 points scored in the opening round that dished up many talking points. Scarlets had to forfeit...
Scarlets forfeit Champions Cup opener against Bristol Bears
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Scarlets have forfeited their opening Champions Cup fixture of the 2021/22 season against Bristol Bears. Bristol will pick a 28-0 win over the Scarlets as a result of the forfeit with...
Looking ahead to Round 10 of the Premiership
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester vs Bristol Bears: The 9th round was a better one for the Cherry & Whites than for the Bears, the latter registering their fifth loss of the campaign as they fell to Northampton...
Scarlets approach Ospreys to loan players for Champions Cup opener
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Scarlets will be without 32 of their players for their opening Champions Cup fixture against Bristol Bears next week. The Welsh region have 32 players currently in quarantine in...
