Glasgow boss thrilled by Champions Cup return
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith has admitted to being “excited” by his side’s return to the Champions Cup next season after a one-year absence. The Scottish region...
Historic Test match between England and Japan announced
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first ever Test match between England and Japan to be played in Japan will be held next year, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) have announced, in an historic occasion...
“An exciting Champions Cup draw” - Pat Lam
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPat Lam says his side is relishing this season's Champions Cup campaign after an 'exciting draw' saw them pitted against Bordeaux-Begles, Bulls, Connacht and Lyon in Pool One. An intriguing...
Champions Cup & Challenge Cup pools confirmed for 2023/24 season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe pools for the Champions and Challenge Cup 2023/24 season have been confirmed. The biggest difference to the format of the Champions Cup this year is that the large pools of 12 have been cut...
All Backs XV Squad named for Japan tour
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 30-strong All Blacks XV squad was selected by the All Blacks coaching team of Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan for the 2023 Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup against Japan XV and Brave Blossoms. The...
2023/24 Champions Cup Format Announced
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe EPCR have announced the format for the 2023/24 Champions Cup season. The competition will return to a multi-pool format with the 24 clubs in four pools of six. Each pool will consist...
Gloucester Rugby confirm end of season departures
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby can today confirm the full list of players departing the club at the end of the 2022/23 season. The club thanks each departing player for their service to the Cherry & Whites during...
Bristol Bears qualify for the Champions Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEPCR statement – 2023/24 Champions Cup: Following the RFU’s decision to suspend London Irish from all competitions, EPCR can clarify that regrettably, the club will not compete...
Back in the Champions Cup: Stade Français Paris
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Français Paris return to the Heineken Champions Cup in 2023/24 after spending this season in the EPCR Challenge Cup, bowing out at Emirates Lions in the Round of 16. The TOP...
Steff Hughes Backing Sio Tomkinson to Star
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCentre Steff Hughes believes fellow midfield ace Sio Tomkinson will only get better next season after settling into life at Dragons RFC. Tomkinson made the switch from Super Rugby last season and the...
