2023 EPCR Player of the Year award – nominees announced
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing another series of impressive performances during the Champions Cup pool stage, the current EPCR Player of the Year, Leinster Rugby’s Josh van der Flier, is again a contender for one of...
Van der Flier among Champions Cup’s top scorers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the conclusion of the Heineken Champions Cup pool stage and ahead of the Round of 16, we take a look at which players are currently heading the scoring charts. Points – Antoine...
Six Nations: England's Daly ruled out for whole of tournament
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyElliot Daly has been ruled out of England's Six Nations campaign with a hamstring injury, his club Saracens have confirmed. Versatile back Daly withdrew from England's squad on Tuesday ahead...
Elliot Daly and Jamie George withdrawn from England squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyElliot Daly (hamstring) and Jamie George (concussion) have been withdrawn from the England squad, which is preparing for the Guinness Six Nations, through injury. Jamie Blamire and Ollie...
Munster in crucial trip to Toulouse
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby are tasked with a trip to Pool B leaders Stade Toulousain as they look to secure their qualification for the Heineken Champions Cup knockout stage in Round 4 on Sunday. Five-time...
Borthwick had no doubts over picking captain Farrell for Six Nations opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySteve 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...
Daly in England squad after Campions Cup hat-trick
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens full-back Elliot Daly, who scored a brilliant hat-trick of tries in Round 3 of the Heineken Champions Cup on Saturday, has been included in Steve Borthwick’s first England squad. Daly...
Champions Cup Round of 16 places secured as pool stage heats up
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 3 of the Heineken Champions Cup produced some exhilarating encounters last weekend as eight teams secured their places in the knockout stage with a game to spare. Leinster Rugby, Cell...
England squad announcement - 2023 Guinness Six Nations, training camp
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySteve 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...
Match Report: Daly hat-trick as Saracens book Round of 16 place
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens qualified for the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 as Elliot Daly’s stunning seven-minute hat-trick helped them thrash Lyon 48-28 at the StoneX Stadium on Saturday – their third...
