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Munga pens new deal with Exiles

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish is pleased to announce that Academy product Chunya Munga has signed a new contract with the Club.   The 22-year-old second-row forward signed on the dotted line at the Hazelwood Centre...

Bristol Bears Docked Five Points

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bristol Bears have been deducted five match points and handed a suspended fine of €10,000 following an independent Disciplinary Hearing arising from the club’s EPCR Challenge Cup, Round 1...

Borthwick had no doubts over picking captain Farrell for Six Nations opener

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick did not think twice about selecting Owen Farrell as captain for England's Six Nations opener against Scotland after uncertainty over his availability.   Farrell was given a four-match...

Harlequins sign Will Porter

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scrum-half Will Porter has been revealed as Harlequins’ latest signing ahead of the 2023/24 season. Joining from Bristol Bears, the 24-year-old will link up with Quins this summer to add yet further...

Pool stage ramps up with knockout stage spots secured

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Seven teams bagged their places in the EPCR Challenge Cup knockout stage amid an enthralling Round 3 last weekend.   Cardiff Rugby, RC Toulon, Connacht Rugby, Bristol Bears, Glasgow Warriors,...

England squad announcement - 2023 Guinness Six Nations, training camp

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick has named his first England squad that will meet for a Guinness Six Nations training camp next week. Head coach Borthwick has called up 36 players who will train at the Honda England...

Owen Farrell cleared to play in England’s Six Nations opener against Scotland

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Owen Farrell will be available for England's opening Six Nations game against Scotland on February 4 after the Rugby Football Union intervened over his ban.   The governing body confirmed Farrell's...

Match Report: Second-half rout sees Bristol reach Round of 16

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bristol Bears scored six second-half tries as they won 34-11 at Zebre Parma on Saturday to seal their progression to the EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16 with a game to spare.   Harry Thacker...

Match Report: Glasgow win 10-try thriller to clinch Round of 16 spot

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors confirmed their progression to the EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16 as they held on to win 40-26 in an 10-try cracker at USAP on Saturday.   Johnny Matthews, Richie Gray, Stafford...