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Daly in England squad after Campions Cup hat-trick

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens 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

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 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...

Match Report: Leinster secure qualification with Gloucester romp

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby produced a clinical display in the Heineken Champions Cup with a 49-14 win over Gloucester Rugby at Kingsholm Stadium on Saturday.   The Irish province notched seven tries in...

Match Preview: Quins gunning for back-to-back wins over Racing

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins are seeking successive wins over Racing 92 in this season’s Heineken Champions Cup – but know they will face tough test in Paris in Round 3 on Sunday.   The Gallagher...

Harlequins: Marcus Smith returns to the starting XV

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A host of senior players return to fitness as Harlequins’ Men’s coaches have `bolstered the matchday 23 to face Racing 92 this weekend with five players returning to the matchday squad. Amongst...

Match Preview: Gloucester seek response against unbeaten Leinster

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester Rugby will be looking to bounce back from their thrashing by Leinster Rugby when they host the unbeaten Irish province in Round 3 of the Heineken Champions Cup on Saturday.   Gloucester...

Townsend to join France?

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

According to Midi Olympique, reports indicate that Scotland boss Gregor Townsend has put forward his name to join the Les Bleus coaching staff following the 2023 RWC.   Townsend has been in...

Kolisi to join Racing 92 following 2023 World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks can confirm that Siya Kolisi has been granted an early release from his contract, to join French club Racing 92 after the 2023 Rugby World Cup.  The Springbok captain joined the Cell C...

James Tracy forced to retire from rugby

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby hooker James Tracy has this morning announced he has been forced to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds due to a neck injury he suffered in April 2022.   Despite his...