Sharks ready for EPCR Challenge Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hollywoodbets Sharks have been bolstered by the return of some of their players back from injury as they venture into their first foray of EPCR Challenge Cup action this weekend, hosting Section Paloise...
Newcastle Falcons team to face Montpellier
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have named their side for Sunday’s EPCR Challenge Cup opener at home to French side Montpellier. The Kingston Park clash is a 3.15pm kick-off and forms the first of four...
The Lions chosen for the debut in the Challenge Cup away against the Ospreys
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton Rugby sets aside the URC for a couple of weeks and dedicates itself entirely to the Challenge Cup . Tomorrow, Saturday 9 December (6.30 pm) the Lions inaugurate their European...
Intriguing round 1 clashes in EPCR Challenge Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe EPCR Challenge Cup gets underway on Friday, featuring nine ties across six countries and including some intriguing clashes on early-season form. ASM Clermont Auvergne’s clash with Edinburgh...
Clermont look to get season underway with a win in Scotland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne only needs to look at the composition that the yellow and blue will face, to see that competition will be tough this season. ASM Clermont Auvergne boasts a very solid team which is ready for to...
Stars return for Edinburgh in European clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions Duhan van der Merwe and Hamish Watson return as two of seven changes made to Edinburgh Rugby’s starting XV for tomorrow night’s EPCR Challenge Cup...
Sale Sharks seek to make major Investec Champions Cup impact
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a storming start to the Gallagher Premiership season and on the back of the run to the final of the same competition last season, Sale Sharks are looking for big things in this year’s Investec...
Glasgow Warriors going into the Champions cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Glasgow Warriors secured their return to the Champions Cup with a fourth-place finish in the United Rugby Championship in 2022/23. After finishing runner-up in the EPCR Challenge Cup last term, they’ll...
Champions Cup explained as European rugby's finest return alongside South Africa's best
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe most prestigious competition in European club Rugby will once again get underway this weekend. This time, rerturning for its 28th season. Of course, one of its most notable parts with the return...
No quarter will be given in pool 2 openers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPool 2 of the Investec Champions Cup brings together a glut of former EPCR champions and finalists. Bath Rugby, Stade Toulousain and Ulster Rugby have all won the top prize, Cardiff Rugby and Racing 92...
