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Big blow for Scotland as forward faces ban

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland will be without Grant Gilchrist for their opening Six Nations fixture against Wales after the Edinburgh second-row was handed a one-week suspension. The 33-year-old lock was banned following...

Champions Cup & EPCR Challenge Cup – Round of 16 Dates, Venues, Kick-off times & TV Coverage

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following a tension-packed conclusion to last weekend’s pool stage when there was something at stake in all 12 matches, EPCR can now announce the dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage...

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...

Who is your pick for the 6 nations

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

France Head coach Fabien Galthié has already lost two possible starters ahead of the Six Nations opener against Ireland on Friday week, with gritty back row Anthony Jelonch and gigantic lock Emmanuel...

Steve Diamond joins Newcastle Falcons

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Falcons have announced the appointment of Steve Diamond as consultant director of rugby.   The vastly-experienced Lancastrian will take up his new role next month, with current head coach...

Ryan Elias takes over Scarlets captaincy for Edinburgh clash

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales hooker Ryan Elias takes over the captaincy for the Scarlets’ EPCR Challenge Cup tie against Edinburgh Rugby at Parc y Scarlets on Friday night (20:00; S4C).   With Josh Macleod...

Gloucester announce team to face Castres

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Santi Carreras returns to the Gloucester Rugby starting XV after being rested against Edinburgh last weekend.   He's one of four changes in the Cherry & Whites starting side to take on Castres...

Gregor Townsend undecided on Scotland captain amid Jamie Ritchie fitness battle

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Townsend announced his 39-man squad for the tournament on Tuesday with nobody listed as skipper. Gregor Townsend revealed he is still to decide whether Jamie Ritchie will captain Scotland for the upcoming...

Edinburgh faced with a "Must win" battle

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh Rugby head coach Sean Everitt will be telling his charges to focus on their own performance in their EPCR Challenge Cup Round 4 match at Scarlets on Friday night rather than concerning themselves...