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Challenge Cup

2022 - 2023

Jack Mann to join Gloucester ahead of next season

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester Rugby is pleased to reveal the signing of back-row Jack Mann, from United Rugby Championship (URC) club, Glasgow Warriors, ahead of the 2025/26 season. Before his professional debut, Jack...

Blackett and McGuigan to join England coaching team for tour of Argentina and US

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

England Rugby has today announced that Lee Blackett and Byron McGuigan will join Steve Borthwick’s coaching team for the upcoming summer tour to Argentina and the United States. Blackett, currently...

Edinburgh Squad update: Bath week

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh Rugby has issued the following squad update ahead of Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup Semi-Final against Bath Rugby at Hive Stadium (3 May, kick-off 3pm). Wes Goosen (back) –...

URC Round 16 Preview

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Rugby v Munster Rugby, 7.35pm, Friday   James Botham says Cardiff will have to produce their best performance of the season to come out on top in their huge clash with play-off rivals Munster.   The...

United Rugby Championship Round 15 Preview

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The BKT United Rugby Championship returns this weekend for Round 15.   Edinburgh Rugby v Hollywoodbets Sharks, 7.35pm, Friday Eben Etzebeth makes a very welcome return as he skippers a star-studded...

Shiel extends terms for ninth season in the capital

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh Rugby is delighted to announce scrum-half Charlie Shiel has signed a new one-year deal with the club, extending his tenure into a ninth season with his hometown team. The 27-year-old...

Premier Sports Expands Coverage of the BKT United Rugby Championship Across UK and Ireland Until 2029

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Premier Sports’ game-changing support of the BKT United Rugby Championship will continue until 2029 after the broadcaster extended their rights across the UK and Ireland.   The rise of the...

Etzebeth to lead Sharks against Edinburgh

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eben Etzebeth will lead the Hollywoodbets Sharks in their Round 15 Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with Edinburgh in Scotland’s cultural heart on Friday evening. It has been six months since...

SA teams cast their eyes on URC quarter-finals

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The four South African Vodacom United Rugby Championship franchises will all enter the home straight of the cross-hemisphere showpiece with the same mindset – victory at any cost – as the Race...

Pete Wilkins steps down as Connacht Rugby head coach

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby and the IRFU can confirm Pete Wilkins has taken the decision to step down as head coach with immediate effect. Pete Wilkins has released the following statement: “It is with...