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Jared Payne takes up new role with Clermont

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster stalwart and current defence coach, Jared Payne, is set to commence a new chapter in his career as he heads to the Top 14 to join the ranks of Clermont next season.    Payne’s...

Stats & Facts: Champions Round of 16, second leg

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A look at the stats and facts ahead of the weekend's round of 16 second leg fixtures.     LEINSTER v CONNACHT   Leinster Rugby won 26-21 in their Round of 16 – 1st Leg clash...

How the Champions Cup quarter-finals work and how things stand ahead of the second leg

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of the decisive second leg matches in the Champions Cup Round of 16, we take a look at how things stand in the respective ties and how the quarter-finals will work.   For the first time in...

Munster and Leinster boosted by returning Irish Internationals

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of the second leg of the round of 16 in the Champions Cup, we round up the injury updates from Leinster, Munster, and Ulster.   LEINSTER RUGBY It’s all positive news this week for...

EPCR Round of 16 referee appointments

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the knockout stages of European club rugby set to further intensify this weekend, EPCR can announce the referee appointments for the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 2nd leg fixtures as well as...

Champions Cup: Current Individual Stats Leaders

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the first leg of the Round of 16 done and dusted, we take a look at the current individual stats leaders in the 2021-22 Champions Cup competition. As things stand, Racing 92 and Leicester are leading...

Champions Cup: The Irish Fixtures

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht vs Leinster:    The Sportsground will play host to another juicy Irish derby this weekend when the dark green jerseys of Connacht once again clash with the blue of the mighty Leinster.    Leinster...