Match Preview: Townsend points to youth as Exeter Chiefs host Glasgow Warriors
2 years ago by epcrugby.comExeter Chiefs scrum-half Stu Townsend has lauded the club’s young players who have stepped up in the Investec Champions Cup this season ahead of their Round 3 match against Glasgow Warriors. The...
European Rugby crunch time for Prem sides
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe return of European action will see a host of Gallagher Premiership Rugby sides bid to secure safe passage to the knockout stages. For the four English clubs unbeaten in the Investec Champions Cup,...
Eight changes for Saints ahead of clash with Bayonne
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPhil Dowson has made eight changes to his Northampton Saints side for Round 3 of the Investec Champions Cup, as Aviron Bayonnais head to cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens this Friday (12 January,...
Andy Farrell Appointed as Lions Head Coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions has today announced the appointment of Andy Farrell as Head Coach for the Lions Men’s 2025 Tour to Australia. The Ireland Head Coach was unveiled at an official...
Matthews extends deal with Glasgow Warriors
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Matthews confirmed there was no hesitation in putting pen to paper on a new deal with Glasgow Warriors, after the hooker agreed to extend his stay at Scotstoun until at least the summer of...
Skivington named England A Head Coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFellow Gloucester Rugby coach Dom Waldouck will lead on defence, while Northampton Saints’ Sam Vesty will be in charge of the attack. Tickets: England A v Portugal England A to return against...
Lawes voted Gallagher Player of the Month for December
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints flanker Courtney Lawes has been voted as December’s Gallagher Player of the Month, winning 47% of the vote in the public poll ahead of Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs), Finn...
Joe Marler injury blow adds to England worries
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has front-row concerns ahead of the Six Nations. England prop Joe Marler has been ruled out of Harlequins’ Investec Champions Cup clash against Cardiff as his arm injury...
WATCH: Referee fractures three ribs in Premiership fixture
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReferee Tom Foley fractured three ribs after being caught in a collision between Exeter Chiefs and Leicester Tigers players, it has been revealed. Just before Christmas, Foley found himself a little...
Last-chance saloon for some Champions Cup clubs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor some clubs in the Investec Champions Cup, this weekend’s Round 3 is the last-chance saloon already. For others, it’s a crucial match in the push for a home tie in the Round of...
