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Challenge Cup fixtures Announced

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

  With the countdown to the EPCR Challenge Cup 2025/26 season well underway, we unpick some of the key ties from Round 1. Ulster and Racing 92 open pool stages with a bang Ulster Rugby vs Racing...

Players leaving and Joining the French Top 14

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2025/26 Top 14 season ushers in a wave of significant player movement across France’s top rugby clubs. From major international signings like Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola to the retirements...

Challenge Cup 2025/26 pool draws

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The pools for the 2025/26 Challenge Cup are locked in and here they are:  EPCR Challenge Cup pool draw Pool 1 Ospreys Zebre Parma Montpellier Hérault Rugby US Montauban Black Lion Connacht...

Top 14 final phase: welcome to survival week

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Four sides are playing for the last two semi-final places in the race for the Bouclier de Brennus, while two sides are scrapping for one still open Top 14 spot next season. There’s still plenty at...

Toulouse title hopes in jeopardy Capuozzo season-ending injury

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dynamic Italian back Ange Capuozzo on Tuesday was ruled out for the rest of the season due to a broken left fibula dealing another serious blow to Toulouse's hopes of retaining their Top 14 title. The...

Alfie Barbeary reflects on Bath's Challenge Cup final win against Lyon

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Watch as Alfie Barbeary reflects on Bath Rugby's Challenge Cup final win against Lyon

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Bath Rugby v Lyon

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Highlights from Bath's Challenge Cup win over Lyon from Cardiff. 

Lyon Top Performer: Ethan Dumortier

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ethan Dumortier Despite the loss, the 24-year-old winger had a great game, and he was Lyon’s top performer. Let us have a look at some of the winger’s stats. Dumortier played for 79 minutes...

Bath Top Performer: Ben Spencer

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ben spencer was Bath's top performer against Lyon in the 2025 EPCR Challenge Cup final.  The skipper had a brilliant game and below we highlight some of his stats. The 32-year-old showed great leadership...

13 Key Moments in Bath's Challenge Cup win

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bath win the Challenge Cup in stayle as they secure a 37-12 win over Lyon in Cardiff. Despite some contentious calls that went the way of the Premiership side, Lyon were unable to get in the game and their...