Team news: Falcons side for Perpignan trip
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have named their side for Sunday’s EPCR Challenge Cup trip to French club, Perpignan. England Under-20s back Ben Redshaw comes in for the 1pm UK-time kick-off at Stade Aime Giral,...
Steve Diamond joins Newcastle Falcons
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have announced the appointment of Steve Diamond as consultant director of rugby. The vastly-experienced Lancastrian will take up his new role next month, with current head coach...
Top Performers: Ospreys vs Perpignan
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys were just too strong and too clinical for Perpignan, who were not on form at all. The Ospreys do well at home and they beat Perpignan 25 -3. Let's take a look at the top three performers: Top...
BKT URC stars force their way into Six Nations contention
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first Guinness Six Nations after a World Cup often sees a changing of the guard, with new faces emerging as a fresh four-year cycle begins. This season’s tournament is likely to be another example...
Looking Back: Leinster v Stade Francais
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the beginning, Stade Francais was something of a stumbling block for Leinster. This was back when French clubs were the dominant force in the Heineken Cup as Toulouse (1996) and Brive (1997) captured...
Top 14 Round 12 Wrap-Up
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyUltimate Rugby and Larissa Falls are detailing the thrills and spills, winners and losers, try scorers and goal kickers from Round 12 of France’s Top14 League. Pau v La Rochelle FT = Pau...
Top 14 Round 11 Wrap-Up
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyUltimate Rugby and Larissa Falls are detailing the thrills and spills, winners and losers, try scorers and goal kickers from Round 11 of France’s Top14 League. Oyonnax v PauFT = Oyonnax 34 –...
Match Preview: Zebre Parma v Benetton Rugby
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBoth teams head into this Italian derby on the back of notable Challenge Cup victories over French opposition. Zebre won 21-14 away to Oyonnax, with the boot of fly-half Gerónimo Prisciantelli...
Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds In The URC: 5/7
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyItalian improvement Last season, Benetton Rugby finished down in eleventh, while Zebre Parma ended up rock bottom after losing all 18 matches. It’s fair to say it’s been a very different...
Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds In The URC: 4/7
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyItalian improvement Last season, Benetton Rugby finished down in eleventh, while Zebre Parma ended up rock bottom after losing all 18 matches. It’s fair to say it’s been a very different...
