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Challenge Cup

2021 - 2022

Newcastle Falcons confirm departing players

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Falcons have confirmed their departing players ahead of the 2022-23 season.   All 16 players leave with the thanks and best wishes of the club as preparations begin for the coming campaign.   Head...

Connacht sign Bristol Bears lock Joyce

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby have announced the signing of Bristol Bears second-row Joe Joyce for the start of the 2023/24 season.   The 28-year-old will make the move to Connacht after he completes...

Introducing: The Eight Uncapped Players In The England Squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has named a 36-player squad for England’s summer tour to Australia with eight uncapped players included.   Jones' has had to deal with a lengthy injury list with George...

Ngatai signs for Leinster

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby can confirm the signing of New Zealand international Charlie Ngatai from European Challenge Cup winners, Lyon.   The 31-year-old has played 88 times for Lyon in the last four seasons...

2022/23 EPCR tournament formats and qualifiers confirmed

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following the landmark announcement of the inclusion of the leading South African clubs in its tournaments, EPCR is pleased to confirm the formats and qualifiers for next season’s expanded Heineken...

Arundell pens new long-term deal with London Irish

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish has confirmed the signature of full-back Henry Arundell to a long-term contract with the Club.     Arundell has had a stellar inaugural season with the Exiles’ first...

Will Joseph commits to new long-term contract with London Irish

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish have announced that Will Joseph has signed a long-term deal with the Club.     The versatile back has pledged his commitment to the Exiles this week after a successful second...

Italy international joins London Irish

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  London Irish is have confirmed the signing of Italy international prop Danilo Fischetti from Zebre Parma.   The 24-year-old will join the team at Hazelwood from the start of the 2022/23...

Top 14 Wrap: Castres top the standings, Toulouse crush Biarritz

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Castres finish the Top 14 regular season at the top of the table after beating Pau 16-26, securing a semi-final spot in doing so.   The seedings for the Top 14 playoffs were decided...

Challenge Cup winners Lyon the stats kings too

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As befits a team who won their maiden European trophy so convincingly last week, Lyon bestrode the EPCR Challenge Cup’s statistical lists this season as well, topping nine of the 12 categories.   Tries...