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Match Report: Benetton secure qualification with comfortable win

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Benetton Rugby ensured their qualification for the knockout stage of the EPCR Challenge Cup on Saturday with a comfortable 26-7 home victory over rock-bottom Aviron Bayonnais in Pool B.   The...

Halfpenny penalty secures Scarlets’ Round of 16 berth

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A 64th minute Leigh Halfpenny penalty was the deciding factor as Scarlets secured a 20-17 victory over Toyota Cheetahs in Pool B of the EPCR Challenge Cup on Friday night – earning a place in the...

Match Preview: Ulster eager to notch first win

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster Rugby head to reigning champions Stade Rochelais in dire need of a victory in Round 3 of the Heineken Champions Cup on Saturday.   The Irish province have suffered back-to-back defeats...

Match Preview: Scarlets look to solidify top spot against Toyota Cheetahs

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets are aiming to cement their place at the summit of EPCR Challenge Cup Pool B as they welcome Toyota Cheetahs in Round 3 on Friday night.   The Welsh region have been in impressive...

Cardiff Injury Update: Young ruled out of action

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Rugby can confirm Thomas Young will be out of action for up to three months after suffering a torn calf.   The in form flanker limped off during the second-half of last weekend’s United...

Borthwick seeks signature of former Bok conditioning coach

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Highly-rated Welsh conditioning coach, Aled Walters, is reportedly on the radar of newly-appointed England boss Steve Borthwick, according to a report in the Mail.   Walters was a member of the...

United Rugby Championship R12 Wrap-Up

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

GLASGOW SEE OFF THE CHAMPIONS AS LEINSTER SURVIVE SCARE   A second try of the match from Argentine wing Sebastián Cancelliere in the final play secured a bonus point 24-17 victory for Glasgow...

Five Players to Watch in the URC this weekend

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hacjivah Dayimani (DHL Stormers)   His surname means “diamond” in Zulu and the 25-year-old No 8 is certainly a jewel in the crown of the URC champions. He was inspired to take up rugby...