Clermont look to get season underway with a win in Scotland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOne only needs to look at the composition that the yellow and blue will face, to see that competition will be tough this season. ASM Clermont Auvergne boasts a very solid team which is ready for to...
Stars return for Edinburgh in European clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions Duhan van der Merwe and Hamish Watson return as two of seven changes made to Edinburgh Rugby’s starting XV for tomorrow night’s EPCR Challenge Cup...
Sale Sharks seek to make major Investec Champions Cup impact
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a storming start to the Gallagher Premiership season and on the back of the run to the final of the same competition last season, Sale Sharks are looking for big things in this year’s Investec...
Glasgow Warriors going into the Champions cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Glasgow Warriors secured their return to the Champions Cup with a fourth-place finish in the United Rugby Championship in 2022/23. After finishing runner-up in the EPCR Challenge Cup last term, they’ll...
Champions Cup explained as European rugby's finest return alongside South Africa's best
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe most prestigious competition in European club Rugby will once again get underway this weekend. This time, rerturning for its 28th season. Of course, one of its most notable parts with the return...
No quarter will be given in pool 2 openers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPool 2 of the Investec Champions Cup brings together a glut of former EPCR champions and finalists. Bath Rugby, Stade Toulousain and Ulster Rugby have all won the top prize, Cardiff Rugby and Racing 92...
Extraordinary matchups define opening weekend in Champions Cup pool 1
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIf ever there’s a pool full of extraordinarily tough places to go in an Investec Champions’ Cup season, it’s in Pool 1 of this year’s competition. Full of elite level sides who...
United Rugby Championship Round 7 Wrap Up By Simon Thomas
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBOX OFFICE WALES HOPEFUL Wales fly-half contender Ioan Lloyd produced a “box office” display in the Scarlets’ 29-23 bonus point victory over Cardiff Rugby at a packed Arms Park. The...
Benneton to face the Osprey's
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter two away matches, Benetton Rugby returns to its den. The Lions return to the friendly pitch of the Monigo Stadium in Treviso and tomorrow evening, Saturday 2 December at 8.35...
Eli Snyman receives 3-match ban
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Disciplinary process related to Eli Snyman's (Benetton Rugby) Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 6 game against Edinburgh Rugby on Friday, November 24 has resulted in a three game...
