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Ivan van Rooyen puts Glasgow loss down to experience

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen described his side’s 31-21 EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-final defeat at Glasgow Warriors as a “learning experience”.   He believes the South...

Scarlets semi-final ‘will be a massive occasion’

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Home advantage will be a huge lift for Scarlets in their EPCR Challenge Cup semi-final against Glasgow Warriors, according to head coach Dwayne Peel.   The Welsh region reached the last four...

EPCR Challenge Cup – quarter-finals fixture dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

EPCR is pleased to announce the EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-finals fixture dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage.   QUARTER-FINALS(Pool stage rankings in brackets – all kick-offs...

Rio Dyer returns for Dragons

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales international Rio Dyer returns to the starting line-up as Dragons RFC travel to Scotland to face Glasgow Warriors in the last 16 of the EPCR Challenge Cup on Saturday evening (kick-off 5.30pm). Head...

Six Nations: Official 2023 Team of the Tournament

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The votes have been rounded up and the coveted spots in the XV have now been revealed, with seven of the pack belonging to this year’s champions. A further three are part of a backline which also...

Dempsey renews contract with Glasgow Warriors

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

One of the top ball-carriers in the northern hemisphere will remain a Glasgow Warrior for the foreseeable future, after back-rower Jack Dempsey agreed to extend his stay with Franco Smith’s squad.   The...

Scotland and Exeter full-back Hogg to retire after Rugby World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland and Exeter full-back Stuart Hogg has announced he intends to retire after this year's Rugby World Cup.   The 30-year-old this month became only the fourth player to reach a century of appearances...

URC Play-Off Race Blown Wide Open

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Scarlets’ stunning 32-20 victory over the star-studded Cell C Sharks and the Emirates Lions’ 32-28 comeback triumph away to Benetton mean 14 of the 16 sides in the league can still finish...