Midi Olympique's Team of the Year: Five Frenchman, Three All Blacks, One Irishman
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRenowned French bi-weekly rugby newspaper Midi Olympique have released their 2021 Team of the Year. The publication has included one Irishman, one Australian, one Scotsman, two South Africans,...
Latest disciplinary news
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHere follows an account of the latest disciplinary news: HEINEKEN CHAMPIONS CUPDan Fish suspended for three weeksThe Cardiff Rugby fly half, Dan Fish, has been suspended for three weeks following...
Champions & Challenge Cup COVID Timeline Update
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA look at all the squad updates throughout the week as some Champions Cup & Challenge Cup fixtures get axed. Monday Updates Montpellier vs Leinster: Leinster...
POSTPONED: Round 2 Champions & Challenge Cup matches between French & UK clubs off
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a meeting of the EPCR Board today (Friday, 17 December) it has been decided that due to current exceptional circumstances, Round 2 matches in the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup...
Champions Cup Disciplinary Decisions – Round 1
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWill Muir suspended for four weeks: The Bath Rugby wing, Will Muir, has been suspended for four weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing by video conference yesterday (Wednesday 15 December)...
Champions & Challenge Cup Disciplinary hearings - Round 1
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHere follows a list of disciplinary hearings from Round 1 of the Champions & Challenge Cups. Red card – Brad Shields (Wasps)The Wasps second row, Brad Shields (No 4), was issued with a red card...
Champions Cup Round 2 COVID Monday Update
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA look at all the squad updates following Round 1 of the Champions Cup. Montpellier vs Leinster: Leinster Rugby Given the positive Covid-19 cases in Leinster Rugby ahead of Saturday’s...
Leicester top Bordeaux with late Ford penalty
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA 77th minute penalty from Leicester Tigers fly-half George Ford was ultimately the deciding factor as the two-time Heineken Champions Cup winners left the South of France with a 16-13 win over Union...
Ulster battle to win at Clermont
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby produced an impressive display to win 29-23 against ASM Clermont Auvergne in their opening Heineken Champions Cup Pool A game at Stade Marcel-Michelin on Saturday. Scrum-half...
Antoine Dupont claims Men's 15s World Rugby Player of the Year Award
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Men’s and Women’s 15s Player of the Year have been announced with Antoine Dupont (France) and Zoé Aldcroft (England) scooping the two prestigious categories and putting an end to...
