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Newcastle Falcons sign Exeter Chiefs' Ollie Leatherbarrow

Exeter Chiefs back-rower Ollie Leatherbarrow is joining Newcastle Falcons in the summer, with the former Scotland Under-20s international arriving on a two-year deal.   Leatherbarrow, who turned...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Sharks v Benetton Rugby

Team Announcements: Stormers vs Munster

There are three changes to the DHL Stormers’ starting forward pack and one in the backline for their Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with Munster at DHL Stadium on Saturday. The only...

Chris Ashton to retire from professional rugby

Chris Ashton will retire at the conclusion of the 2022/23 season after an 18-year career as a professional in both rugby union and rugby league. The Leicester Tigers outside-back has, to date, made 25...

‘Chills’ – Siya Kolisi relished Toulouse atmosphere

Sharks flanker Siya Kolisi may have been on the losing side against Stade Toulousain in the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals but one aspect he enjoyed about last Saturday’s game was the raucous...

Semi-finalists Benetton backed to ‘cause lots of problems’

Cardiff Rugby director of rugby Dai Young says Benetton Rugby “will cause lots of problems for many sides” after they became the first Italian team to reach an EPCR semi-final.   The...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Toulouse v Sharks

Ewan Ashman Joins Edinburgh Rugby

Highly-rated Scotland international hooker Ewan Ashman will join Edinburgh Rugby this summer on a four-year deal from Sale Sharks. The 22-year-old – who had a short...

RIP Ian McIntosh (1938-2023)

Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to former Springbok coach and selector Ian McIntosh, who sadly passed away on Wednesday morning after a battle with cancer, at the age of 84.   Born...

Champions Cup – quarter-finals fixture dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage

Following a highly-competitive Round of 16 weekend, EPCR is pleased to announce the dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage of the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final matches.   QUARTER-FINALS(Pool...