Exeter hope to end Stade Rochelais’ title defence
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs will need to overcome reigning champions Stade Rochelais in Bordeaux on Sunday if they are to reach the Heineken Champions Cup final for a second time. The semi-final between...
Saints confirm seven players to depart this summer
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can confirm that Brandon Nansen, Danny Hobbs-Awoyemi, Ethan Grayson, Frankie Sleightholme, Callum Burns, Archie Kean and Joseph Gaffan will leave the Club at the end of the 2022/23 campaign. The...
Sale Sharks sign Stormers forward Ernst van Rhyn
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks have announced the signing of versatile South African forward Ernst van Rhyn on a three-year contract. The 25-year-old, who can play in the second-row or back-row, has signed a three-year...
Conor McPhillips to leave Bristol Bears at the end of the season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAttack and Backs Coach Conor McPhillips will depart Bristol Bears at the conclusion of the 2022/23 season, the club can confirm. The 42-year-old Irishman, who joined the Bears from Connacht...
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to stage 2024 EPCR Finals
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the 2023 Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup approaches the closing stages, with four sensational semi-finals taking place this weekend, EPCR is pleased to announce that the 2024 edition...
Henry Slade hopes departing Chiefs can leave on Champions Cup high
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs centre Henry Slade is hoping to help send his departing teammates out of the Premiership club on a high by winning the Heineken Champions Cup for the second time. Wing Jack...
Champions Cup primed for heavyweight semi-finals
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Champions Cup semi-finals take place this weekend and they are poised to be two thrilling affairs between four of the best teams in club rugby. The four sides have lifted EPCR’s...
Newcastle Falcons sign Coventry open-side Josh Bainbridge
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCoventry back-rower Josh Bainbridge is joining Newcastle Falcons on a two-year deal at the end of the season. The open-side turned 27 last week and returns to his native North East, having played...
Premiership Rugby Cup to include Championship sides in 2023-24 season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPremiership Rugby, the RFU and the Championship clubs have confirmed the format for next year's Premiership Cup. The Premiership Rugby clubs will face the RFU Championship sides - with the competition...
Irish name side for trip to Saracens
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDeclan Kidney has confirmed the squad for Sunday’s Gallagher Premiership Round 23 clash with Saracens at the StoneX Stadium (3pm kick-off). Danilo Fischetti, Agustin Creevy and Oliver Hoskins...
