Full English starting XV for Newcastle Falcons against Cardiff Blues
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have named an all-English-qualified starting XV for Friday’s European Rugby Challenge Cup visit of Cardiff Blues to Kingston Park Stadium. Homegrown fly-half Joel Hodgson...
Wales stars boost Cardiff Blues against Falcons
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Blues have been boosted by the return of six Wales internationals as their European Challenge Cup campaign kicks off with a trip to face Newcastle Falcons on Friday (8pm). John Mulvihill...
Duo set for Tigers debuts against Brive
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team for the opening game in the European Challenge Cup, against French visitors Brive at Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Friday evening (7.45pm). Matias...
London Irish confirm Mark Bensted OBE as new CEO
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish have announced the appointment of Mark Bensted OBE as the club's next Chief Executive. Bensted will take up his new position from 1 January 2021, replacing outgoing CEO Brian Facer,...
Zebre await the advance of Bayonne
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo teams who will be looking for significant improvement since last season’s campaign will be Zebre and Bayonne, who face off on Saturday afternoon at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi. There was...
The Falcons' talons are out for Cardiff Blues
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPeople will be queuing up to see if Newcastle will begin their Challenge Cup campaign with the same gusto which they summoned to burst onto the scene in the Premiership. The Falcons face Cardiff Blues...
Leicester to put Brive to the test at Welford Road
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second game of Round 1 of the Challenge Cup sees Leicester Tigers hosting Brive at Welford Road. Leicester were semi-finalists in 2019-20, losing out to Toulon at Stade Felix Mayol, 39-19....
Stade Francais gear up for Round 1 Benetton clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2020-21 Challenge Cup kicks off on Friday evening with Stade Francais locking horns with Benetton at Stade Jean-Bouin. Naturally, both teams will be raring to go to start their campaigns off...
Champions and Challenge Cup Round 1 &2 Referee Appointments
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance’s Mathieu Raynal will be in charge when Exeter Chiefs begin their Heineken Champions Cup defence against Glasgow Warriors at Sandy Park next month. Raynal’s selection for the Pool B...
Champions and Challenge Cup Fixtures Confirmed
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs, who secured a first top-flight European title in such magnificent style last month, will begin their defence of the Heineken Champions Cup with an opening round clash against Glasgow Warriors...
