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Challenge Cup

2021 - 2022

Fourth shot at Challenge Cup glory for Toulon

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With RC Toulon set to take on Lyon in the EPCR Challenge Cup final in Marseille on May 27, here's a look back at their previous three appearances in the competition’s showpiece game.     2010:...

George Skivington commits future to Gloucester Rugby

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester Rugby is delighted to announce that George Skivington has committed his future to Kingsholm having signed a new long term deal with the Cherry and Whites.   The 39-year-old joined Gloucester...

Etzebeth: "I’m not the same person who left Cape Town in 2019."

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In a recent, in-depth interview with the Daily Maverick, Springbok, Toulon and soon-to-be Sharks lock, Eben Etzebeth, reflected on his time in France.    After a string of seasons with Western...

EPCR European Player of the Year shortlist: James Lowe

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

James Lowe’s try-scoring prowess and all-round attacking threat made him an obvious pick for the EPCR European Player of the Year shortlist.   The Leinster Rugby wing is the Heineken...

Class of 2022: Retiring Players XV

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2021/22 season is drawing to a close which means several players will be bringing their careers to an end.   We take a look at these players in the form of XV.   1. Rhys...

Road to Marseille: RC Toulon

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As three-time runners-up RC Toulon bid to make it fourth-time lucky in the EPCR Challenge Cup final, we look back at how they set up their showdown with Lyon at Stade Vélodrome in Marseille on...

EPCR European Player of the Year shortlist: Caelan Doris

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby back-row forward Caelan Doris has been named on the final EPCR European Player of the Year shortlist after a series of excellent performances in the Heineken Champions Cup.     The...

2023 Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals set for Dublin’s Aviva Stadium

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) has announced that Dublin’s Aviva Stadium will host the 2023 Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup Finals.   The two showpiece matches, representing...

The EggChasers Rugby Podcast: EURO SEMIS (& Phil's Madrid Memoir)

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Champions Cup and Challenge Cup Semi Finals The new Nations Cup proposal The week's rugby news... ...and all done after a very long, eventful weekend on our travels...LTBP