Winner of Ireland and France’s opener nailed on as Six Nations favourites
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe fierce rivals face a box-office game in Marseille. It is difficult to look beyond Ireland and France as the principal contenders for this season’s Guinness Six Nations title. The tournament’s...
Six Premiership sides through to Champions Cup knockout stages
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe knockout ties have been finalised and eight Gallagher Premiership Rugby sides are still in the hunt for European glory. Northampton Saints finished as the only English side to go through the Investec...
European review: Five URC teams into Champions Cup last 16
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster made it four wins from four in the Investec Champions Cup after toppling Leicester 27-10 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road and are one of five BKT United Rugby Championship teams to advance...
Vodacom URC returns with crucial Gauteng derby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom United Rugby Championship will spring back into action this weekend after two weeks of European rugby with a massive local derby between the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions in Pretoria, where...
Andy Farrell wants Ireland evolution not revolution in wake of World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland will be looking to defend their Six Nations title in the coming months. Andy Farrell says he does not buy in to so-called World Cup cycles as Ireland prepare for their Guinness Six Nations...
High praise for retiring referee Jaco Peyper
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyForemost South African referee Jaco Peyper has decided to hang up his whistle, with Mr Mark Alexander, the president of SA Rugby, hailing the Bloemfontein-based match official as one of the best ambassadors...
Match Preview: Connacht Rugby warning for old boys
2 years ago by epcrugby.comBristol Bears’ Connacht Rugby old boys have been warned that while there will be a warm welcome awaiting them off the pitch in Round 4 of the Investec Champions Cup at The Sportsground on Friday...
Saints sign Gabriel Hamer-Webb on short-term contract
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints have signed wing Gabriel Hamer-Webb on a short-term contract as cover for injured players and those on international duty. The 23-year-old former England Under-20s international will...
Ryan Elias takes over Scarlets captaincy for Edinburgh clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales hooker Ryan Elias takes over the captaincy for the Scarlets’ EPCR Challenge Cup tie against Edinburgh Rugby at Parc y Scarlets on Friday night (20:00; S4C). With Josh Macleod...
SA sides have all to play for in final pool rounds in Europe
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African sides will have everything to play for this weekend as they embark on the final round of matches in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, where four of the five teams will...
