Billy Vunipola to miss the remainder of the 2022/23 season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens have confirmed that Billy Vunipola miss the remainder of the 2022/23 season after suffering a knee injury during Sunday’s Champions Cup clash with La Rochelle. The former Wasps...
Red Roses name matchday 23 for Women’s Six Nations match vs Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Simon Middleton has named his 23-player Red Roses matchday squad to take on Wales at Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff (Saturday 15 April, kick-off 2.15pm and live on BBC Two). Marlie...
Nel pens one-year extension with Edinburgh
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby centurion and Scotland internationalist WP Nel today penned a new one-year deal that will see the tighthead prop remain in the Scottish capital for the 2023/24 season. The fan...
Chris Ashton to retire from professional rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyChris Ashton will retire at the conclusion of the 2022/23 season after an 18-year career as a professional in both rugby union and rugby league. The Leicester Tigers outside-back has, to date, made 25...
Mark McCall unsure if Stade Rochelais are favourites
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens director of rugby Mark McCall hailed Stade Rochelais as “a great team” after seeing his side beaten 24-10 in the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals – but he wasn’t...
Newcastle Falcons appoint Alex Codling as head coach
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Codling will become Newcastle Falcons’ head coach in the summer, with the former England lock insisting worth ethic and pace are at the heart of his philosophy. The vastly-experienced...
Aaron Morris announces retirement
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins back three Aaron Morris will be retiring at the end of the season, following a series of serious injuries which have seen him side-lined for much of the last two seasons. Morris, 28,...
Champions Cup – quarter-finals fixture dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a highly-competitive Round of 16 weekend, EPCR is pleased to announce the dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage of the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final matches. QUARTER-FINALS(Pool...
Saracens named for Ospreys clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Men in Black take on the Ospreys at StoneX Stadium on Sunday with a place in the quarter-finals up for grabs, and Christie is hugely excited for what will be his first appearance in the European knockouts. Director...
Will Evans returns for Quins
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins’ Men’s coaching team have named their matchday squad to face the DHL Stormers at the DHL Stadium, in their Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 clash, as both sides battle for a place...