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Champions Cup Round 4: The English Fixtures

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The English contingent face some stiff opposition this weekend after a reasonably successful Round 3. Harlequins, Wasps, Leicester, Exeter and Bristol Bears came away with wins while the unfortunate trio...

Cardiff awarded a 28-0 win over Toulouse but the defending champions could still qualify for the knockout stages

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Rugby have been awarded a 28-0 win over Toulouse following a meeting of an independent Match Risk Assessment Committee.   The EPCR has been advised that the Heineken Champions Cup,...

Champions Cup Round 4: The Irish Fixtures

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Overall, it was a successful Round 3 for the Irish contingent; a mighty 89-7 victory for Leinster against Montpellier, a gritty 3-point win for Munster over Castres, Ulster managed to brush Northampton...

A look at the 5 uncapped players in the Scotland squad

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland boss Gregor Townsend named five uncapped players in his squad of 39 to tackle the 2022 Six Nations.    The Scots commence their campaign with a cracking clash against England at Murrayfield...

Champions & Challenge Cup Disciplinary Decisions – Round 3

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Champions Cup Jacob Umaga suspended for four weeksThe Wasps full back, Jacob Umaga, has been suspended for four weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing by video conference arising from his...

A look at the 6 new faces in the England squad

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones’ recent announcement of his England squad for the imminent 2022 Six Nations brought with it some exciting new names which have tongues wagging in England and abroad.    “Selecting...

England Six Nations Squad Announced

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has named a 36-player England squad to begin preparations for the Guinness Six Nations. The squad will meet in Brighton on Monday [24 January] for a five-day training camp.  They...

Martin Johnson names his top 3 locks of all-time

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Talking to ruck.co.uk, Leicester, England and British & Irish Lions legend Martin Johnson ranked his three greatest locks of all time.         Johnson, a courageous,...

State of Play Champions Cup: The seven clubs who have secured a place in the knockouts

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Seven teams have booked their place in the round of 16 of the Champions Cup, with one round of the pool stages remaining.   Irish Provinces Ulster and Munster have secured their place in the knockouts...

Champions Cup Team of the Week

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another thrilling weekend of Champions Cup Rugby has come and gone with several teams booking their place in the round of 16.   Harlequins were the first to book their place in the playoffs beating...