Vern Cotter names five debutants for PNC opener against Tonga
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFlying Fijians Head Coach Vern Cotter has named five debutants in the run-on team which faces a high-profile Tongan side in the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup match on Saturday at HFC Bank Stadium in...
Challenge Cup Pool Draw
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEPCR has confirmed the 2022/23 Challenge Cup draw in what is set to be a fascinating competition! POOL A (opponents in brackets) Glasgow Warriors (USAP, Bath Rugby) RC...
French Barbarians squad named to face USA in Houston
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBig names have been included on the French Barbarians roster. The team will face the Men’s Eagles at AVEVA Stadium in Houston on July 1. The non-test match will serve as a warm-up for the World Cup...
2022/23 EPCR tournament formats and qualifiers confirmed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing 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...
Top 14 Wrap: Castres top the standings, Toulouse crush Biarritz
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCastres 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...
Levani Botia to captain Fiji, former All Black included in the Pacific Nations Cup squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji Rugby have announced a powerful 34-member squad for the upcoming World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup (PNC) featuring the Flying Fijians, Tonga, Samoa and Australia A. 16...
Alessandro Garbisi named in 33 player Azzurri squad, Tommy Allan recalled
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly coach Kieran Crowley has named his squad for the upcoming internationals against Portugal, Romania and Georgia with Paolo Garbisi's younger brother, Alessandro called into the squad. The...
Leinster and La Rochelle prepare for furious battle for Champions Cup title
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021-22 Champions Cup final is imminent and a fiery clash is on the cards, worthy of the occasion. Leinster and La Rochelle will contest the cup at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille and,...
Champions Cup Final Teams: Double Injury Boost For La Rochelle, Three Leinster Milestones
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for Saturday's Champions Cup final at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille have been named. Leinster unchanged from semi-final Will Skelton and Brice Dulin fit for La Rochelle Garry Ringrose...