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South African teams break new ground in Europe

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Five South African franchises will enter new rugby territory on Saturday when the take the field in the opening round of the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup competitions in a watershed moment...

Career Landmark Beckons For One Of Welsh Rugby’s Most Highly Respected Players

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It was way back in March 2010 that Lloyd Williams made his debut for Cardiff Rugby. Now, some 12 years on, the Welsh international scrum-half is on the verge of a major career landmark. He is set to make...

Alex Craig: Champions Cup best in the world

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester Rugby lock Alex Craig labelled the Champions Cup “the best club competition in the world” as the Gallagher Premiership side prepared to return to EPCR’s elite tournament...

Leinster aiming to go one better

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After being beaten in the Heineken Champions Cup final in May, Leinster Rugby duo Jordan Larmour and Will Connors insist the Irish province have learned a lot from that loss and are aiming to put that...

Gloucester Rugby: team news ahead of Saints clash

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The two Gloucester Rugby sides for this weekend's games against Northampton Saints in the Gallagher Premiership and Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership Rugby Cup.   In the Premiership team, Jack Singleton...

Internationals return for Saints ahead of Gallagher Premiership trip to Gloucester

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tommy Freeman, Alex Coles and Sam Matavesi are all set to start Northampton Saints’ clash against Gloucester Rugby this weekend following the conclusion of the Autumn Nations Series.   The...

Quins team to face Bath named

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alongside the rest of the Premiership, Harlequins is dedicating this weekend's action to Restart, raising vital awareness and funds to support players facing the unthinkable.     Continuity...

Siwan Lillicrap retires from international rugby

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Siwan Lillicrap has announced her retirement from international rugby.     The 51-times-capped back five player has been Wales Women squad captain since November 2019 and played a huge...

PRE-MATCH | George Skivington previews Harlequins trip

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester Rugby head coach George Skivington looks forward to his teams visit to Twickenham Stoop to play Harlequins in the Gallagher Premiership