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Challenge Cup

2021 - 2022

Sale Sharks travel to Kingston Park for a Newcastle challenge

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sale Sharks will travel to Kingston Park for Friday evening’s clash with Newcastle Falcons.   In Round 12, Sale enjoyed a bye while the Falcons were knocked over by London Irish on the latter’s...

United Rugby Championship Team Announcements Round 10

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

#SHAvLIO Cell C Sharks Thomas du Toit shifts over to the loosehead side Reinhard Nothnagel returns to Emirates Lions starting XV #STOvBUL BJ Dixon makes his first start of the season at...

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Glasgow Warriors Vs Edinburgh Rugby

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow captain Kyle Steyn returns to the starting XV for tomorrow night’s 1872 Cup opener at Scotstoun, as Head Coach Franco Smith makes five changes to his starting lineup ahead of the visit of...

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Connacht Rugby Vs Ulster Rugby

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Connacht management team have welcomed back a number of Irish internationals for tomorrow’s crucial Christmas interpro with Ulster at The Sportsground (k/o 7.35pm).   There are 12 changes...

Dai Young ‘thrilled’ by Cardiff performances

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Rugby director of rugby Dai Young admitted he has been “thrilled” by his side’s performances in the first two rounds of this season’s EPCR Challenge Cup.   The...

Flanagan: Gonzalo on comeback trial

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dragons Head Coach Dai Flanagan has revealed Argentine scrum half Gonzalo Bertranou is closing in on a playing return – but could be set to miss the festive fixtures.   Bertranou, 28,...

Danny Care signs new Quins deal

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins has announced that scrum-half Danny Care has signed a new deal with the Club.   Signing on for what will be his 18th year with Harlequins ahead of the 2023/24 season, Care has put...

Huw Jones happy with five points

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors centre Huw Jones was happy to “take the five points” after admitting dissatisfaction with his side’s performance in their 26-19 home win over USAP in Round 2 of the...

Dave Walder: We’ll be better in long run

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Falcons head coach Dave Walder admitted his squad are “hurting” after losing both their opening games in the EPCR Challenge Cup – but vowed they would be “better in...

Dwayne Peel: EPCR Challenge Cup has given us fresh start

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel hailed the EPCR Challenge Cup for giving his side “a fresh start” after they had lost four games in a row in the United Rugby Championship.   Back-to-back...