No quarter will be given in pool 2 openers
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyPool 2 of the Investec Champions Cup brings together a glut of former EPCR champions and finalists. Bath Rugby, Stade Toulousain and Ulster Rugby have all won the top prize, Cardiff Rugby and Racing 92...
Extraordinary matchups define opening weekend in Champions Cup pool 1
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyIf ever there’s a pool full of extraordinarily tough places to go in an Investec Champions’ Cup season, it’s in Pool 1 of this year’s competition. Full of elite level sides who...
Preview: Bristol v Gloucester
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbySteven Luatua returns to action when the Bears take on West Country rivals Gloucester Rugby at Ashton Gate in round eight of the Gallagher Premiership on Saturday (2pm KO). The Samoan international...
Harlequins v Sale: Key Head to Heads
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyFriday night lights dishes up a blockbuster clash as Sale travel to London to face the Harlequins. Quins are in need of a win to pull them out from the middle of the Premiership table while Sale are sitting...
GRAHAM, SMITH AND SEABROOK RETURN FOR SAINTS AGAINST SARACENS
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbySam Graham, Fin Smith and Tom Seabrook all make their return from injury to start for Northampton Saints this weekend, as the men in Black, Green and Gold take on second-place Saracens in Round 8 of the...
Bears look to edge Gloucester as they announce team
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbySteven Luatua returns to action when the Bears take on West Country rivals Gloucester at Ashton Gate in round eight of the Gallagher Premiership on Saturday (2pm KO). The Samoan international makes only...
Shameful and not right – Saracens boss condemns Owen Farrell treatment
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens director of rugby Mark McCall has criticised the “shameful” treatment of Owen Farrell in what he believes should be a wake-up call for the game. Farrell will miss the Six Nations...
EPCR Champions & Challenge Cup – Round 1 & 2 appointments announced
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyEPCR have announced the match officials for the first two rounds of the Invested Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup. There’s debuts in the top comp for Scotland’s Sam Grove-White and the...
Farrell takes a break to focus on mental health
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland captain Owen Farrell will not be available for the 2024 Six Nations after deciding to take a break from international rugby "to prioritise his and his family's mental wellbeing". In a statement...