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Eight mouth-watering head to heads in the Champions Cup quarter-finals this weekend

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Just eight teams remain in the Champions Cup as they take the field this weekend to narrow that number to just four.    We have picked out eight of the best head to heads to keep an eye on...

'Fekitoa is more likely to play than not to play' for Tonga, ‘very slim chance' for Piutau

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tonga national coach Toutai Kefu has provided an update on the chances of Charles Piutau and Malakai Fekitoa potentially playing for Tonga.   The pair, who have played test rugby for the All Blacks,...

Clermont face the sting of Wasps at the Ricoh Arena

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another clash of the Anglo-French variety as Clermont journey to the Ricoh Arena to receive the challenge of Lee Blackett’s Wasps.   The home side is stood in pretty good stead at present...

Allianz Premier 15s - Round 16 Wrap-up

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 16 of the Allianz Premier 15s delivered an action-packed weekend which saw victory for Wasps, Gloucester-Hartpury, Exeter Chiefs & Worcester Warriors while Saracens and Harlequins held each other...

Red Roses name squad for 2021 Six Nations

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England Women head coach Simon Middleton has named a 38-player squad for the 2021 Women’s Six Nations.   The Red Roses will assemble in Doncaster on Monday ahead their opening Pool A game...

Newcastle's Mateo Carreras slapped with a nine week ban for eye-gouging

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle will be without Argentine back Mateo Carreras for nine weeks.   Carreras was cited by independent citing commissioner Chris Sharp following the match between Newcastle Falcons and...

Alfie Barbeary set to make his Premiership return against Newcastle

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wasps head coach Lee Blackett has named his s ide to travel to Kingston Park to play Newcastle Falcons in Premiership Round 14 on Friday.    Included in his side is the welcome return to action...

Elliot Daly starts at centre for Ireland clash

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has named his England side for their final 2021 Six Nations match this weekend. England will travel to Dublin to play Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday 20 March (4.45pm KO).   Jones...

Irish duo sign extensions at Bristol Bears

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Irish duo Bryan Byrne and Niyi Adeolokun have signed contract extensions at Ashton Gate.   Bryan Byrne has extended his contract at Bristol Bears after a string of impressive displays...

Exact dates, venues, kick-off times of next Champions Cup round

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Here follow the exact dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage in the Round of 16 of the 2020/21 tournament:   Friday 2 April Leinster Rugby v RC Toulon – RDS Arena (17.30)BT Sport...