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Match Preview: Quins hope to put Racing positives into practice

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins know they have work to do in Round 4 of the Heineken Champions Cup against Cell C Sharks at Twickenham Stoop on Saturday if they are to qualify for the knockout stages.   Quins...

Carr to lead Vodacom Bulls against Lyon

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Vodacom Bulls have made a few changes to personnel in their matchday 23 that will duel French side, Lyon on Friday 20 January 2023, in round 4 of the 2022/23 Heineken Champions Cup. The Pool A match...

Quins Captain Lewies signs contract extension

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins is pleased to announce that Club Captain Stephan Lewies has re-signed ahead of the 2023/24 season.   Lewies joined Harlequins in 2019 from South African side the Cell C Sharks, where...

Coaches Reveal Key To URC Success In Europe

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

So, what’s the secret behind the success of the United Rugby Championship sides in Europe this season? Well, there seems to be a growing consensus that the addition of the South African sides to...

Scotland name 2023 Six Nations training squad

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bath Rugby wing Ruaridh McConnochie, Glasgow Warriors centre Stafford McDowall and stand-off Ben Healy, who recently agreed a move to Edinburgh Rugby from Munster, are all named in head coach Gregor Townsend’s...

Sharks announce touring squad for Harlequins

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby Neil Powell has named a 28-man touring squad, who will travel tonight to London for their Heineken Champions Cup return leg pool match against Harlequins at The Stoop...

‘Still a lot to play for’ after Sharks book Round of 16 spot

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sharks director of rugby Neil Powell has urged his side to push for another victory in Round 4 of the Heineken Champions Cup after they became the first South African side to secure a knockout stage...

Daly in England squad after Campions Cup hat-trick

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens full-back Elliot Daly, who scored a brilliant hat-trick of tries in Round 3 of the Heineken Champions Cup on Saturday, has been included in Steve Borthwick’s first England squad.   Daly...

Champions Cup Round of 16 places secured as pool stage heats up

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 3 of the Heineken Champions Cup produced some exhilarating encounters last weekend as eight teams secured their places in the knockout stage with a game to spare.   Leinster Rugby, Cell...

England squad announcement - 2023 Guinness Six Nations, training camp

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick has named his first England squad that will meet for a Guinness Six Nations training camp next week. Head coach Borthwick has called up 36 players who will train at the Honda England...