Six Premiership sides through to Champions Cup knockout stages
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe knockout ties have been finalised and eight Gallagher Premiership Rugby sides are still in the hunt for European glory. Northampton Saints finished as the only English side to go through the Investec...
European review: Five URC teams into Champions Cup last 16
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster 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...
Vodacom URC returns with crucial Gauteng derby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom United Rugby Championship will spring back into action this weekend after two weeks of European rugby with a massive local derby between the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions in Pretoria, where...
Disciplinary: Kelsey Jones (Gloucester-Hartpury)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe case of Kelsey Jones, Gloucester-Hartpury, was heard by an independent disciplinary panel chaired by Martin Picton sitting with Inigo Churchill and Kylie Hutchinson on Tuesday 23 January.Jones...
England replace three players due to injury
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMax Ojomoh (Bath Rugby), Will Muir (Bath Rugby) and Jamie Blamire (Newcastle Falcons) have been called into England Men's Guinness Six Nations training squad. The trio replace Oscar Beard (Harlequins)...
Big blow for France as 6 nations star is injured
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance will be without the services of star back-rower Anthony Jelonch after he sustained another long-term injury. During the 2023 Six Nations, the flanker suffered an ACL injury to his left knee during...
All five SA teams qualify for European playoffs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a rewarding weekend for the South African teams as all five sides qualified for the Round of 16 in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, with the Vodacom Bulls, DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets...
Shimizu Back Up and Running
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a disappointing defeat by Mazda SkyActivs last weekend, Shimizu Corporation Koto Blue Sharks jumped above their Hiroshima-based rivals on the point’s table in Division Three after comfortably...
Top Performers: Perpignan vs Newcastle Falcons
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDespite Perpignan entring the half-time break with a 13-9 lead, Newcaslte Falcons managed put on an attacking masterclass in the second half ending their winless streak in the Challenge Cup: Here are our...
