Top Performers: Perpignan vs Newcastle Falcons
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDespite Perpignan entring the half-time break with a 13-9 lead, Newcaslte Falcons managed put on an attacking masterclass in the second half ending their winless streak in the Challenge Cup: Here are our...
Ospreys announce team for Emirates Lions fixture
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys have named their squad to face the Emirates Lions in Round 4 of the EPCR Challenge Cup. The game will take place at Ellis Park and is kicking off on Sunday 21st January at 3pm local time. Adam...
Team news: Falcons side for Perpignan trip
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have named their side for Sunday’s EPCR Challenge Cup trip to French club, Perpignan. England Under-20s back Ben Redshaw comes in for the 1pm UK-time kick-off at Stade Aime Giral,...
Steve Diamond joins Newcastle Falcons
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have announced the appointment of Steve Diamond as consultant director of rugby. The vastly-experienced Lancastrian will take up his new role next month, with current head coach...
Top Performers: Ospreys vs Perpignan
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys were just too strong and too clinical for Perpignan, who were not on form at all. The Ospreys do well at home and they beat Perpignan 25 -3. Let's take a look at the top three performers: Top...
BKT URC stars force their way into Six Nations contention
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first Guinness Six Nations after a World Cup often sees a changing of the guard, with new faces emerging as a fresh four-year cycle begins. This season’s tournament is likely to be another example...
Looking Back: Leinster v Stade Francais
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the beginning, Stade Francais was something of a stumbling block for Leinster. This was back when French clubs were the dominant force in the Heineken Cup as Toulouse (1996) and Brive (1997) captured...
Top 14 Round 12 Wrap-Up
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyUltimate Rugby and Larissa Falls are detailing the thrills and spills, winners and losers, try scorers and goal kickers from Round 12 of France’s Top14 League. Pau v La Rochelle FT = Pau...
Top 14 Round 11 Wrap-Up
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyUltimate Rugby and Larissa Falls are detailing the thrills and spills, winners and losers, try scorers and goal kickers from Round 11 of France’s Top14 League. Oyonnax v PauFT = Oyonnax 34 –...
Match Preview: Zebre Parma v Benetton Rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBoth teams head into this Italian derby on the back of notable Challenge Cup victories over French opposition. Zebre won 21-14 away to Oyonnax, with the boot of fly-half Gerónimo Prisciantelli...
