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Match Preview: London Irish Vs Montpellier

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The long-awaited return to Heineken Champions Cup is almost over for London Irish, who open up the 2022/23 competition this Friday at home against Top 14 champions, Montpellier Hérault.   Montpellier...

Match Preview: Leinster face Racing in 2018 final repeat

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby will once again bid for a fifth EPCR crown as they begin their Heineken Champions Cup campaign at Racing 92 on Saturday.   Leinster came agonisingly close to a joint-record...

Match Preview: Stade Rochelais begin title defence against Northampton

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stade Rochelais start the defence of their Heineken Champions Cup crown against Northampton Saints at the Stade Marcel Deflandre on Saturday.   La Rochelle’s clinched their maiden EPCR...

Match Preview: Gloucester make Heineken Champions Cup return against Bordeaux

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester Rugby return to the Heineken Champions Cup on Saturday as they welcome Union Bordeaux-Bègles to Kingsholm Stadium on Saturday.   Gloucester, who sit fourth in the Gallagher...

Vailanu named as Warrior of the Month for November

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sione Vailanu has been named as the Warrior of the Month for November, after making an immediate impression on both team-mates and supporters since his arrival at Scotstoun.     With...

Nick Isiekwe issues Saracens warning

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens forward Nick Isiekwe has warned that the Gallagher Premiership club will use their failure to win last season’s EPCR Challenge Cup as motivation for their 2022-23 Heineken Champions Cup...

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...

Nominees Announced for URC Unity Awards

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The nominees have been announced for the inaugural United Rugby Championship Unity Awards which recognise the great work done by players and teams within their communities and for charitable causes.     The...

Ross Thompson setback for Glasgow Warriors

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors’ hopes of EPCR Challenge Cup glory have suffered a blow with the news that fly-half Ross Thompson has been ruled out until the New Year with an ankle injury.     The...

Bulls Boss Jake White Delivers a Crash Course on European Cup Rugby

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bulls boss Jake White has been giving his players a crash course in the Heineken Champions Cup as his United Rugby Championship high-fliers prepare for their European debut. White, who guided the Springboks...