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Ngani Laumape ruled out for 6 weeks

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stade Français have reportedly suffered a blow with centre Ngani Laumape ruled out for the rest of the season thanks to a calf tear.     According to Midi Olympique, the 29-year old All...

Challenge Cup quarter-final dates, kick-off times and TV coverage announced

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

EPCR has announced the exact dates, kick-off times and broadcast coverage of the Heineken Challenge Cup quarter-final matches.     The EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-finals kick off on Friday,...

Champions Cup quarter-final dates, kick-off times and TV coverage announced

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

EPCR has announced the exact dates, kick-off times and broadcast coverage of the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final matches.     The elite last eight in the Champions Cup gets underway...

Champions Cup – quarter-final fixtures confirmed

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following the conclusion of the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16, the fixtures for the quarter-final matches on the weekend of 6/7/8 May are now confirmed.   Please note that the exact dates,...

What happens if the aggregate scores are level in the second leg of the round of 16?

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of this weekend’s decisive matches in the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 2nd leg and in the EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16, here is a reminder of the extra time protocol.     If...

'I’m a rugby player...not a bodybuilder' - Finn Russell

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland and Racing 92 flyhalf Finn Russell has insisted that he doesn’t need to look like a “bodybuilder” in order to perform at the highest level.   Russell is one of the...

Stats & Facts: Champions Round of 16, second leg

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A look at the stats and facts ahead of the weekend's round of 16 second leg fixtures.     LEINSTER v CONNACHT   Leinster Rugby won 26-21 in their Round of 16 – 1st Leg clash...

How the Champions Cup quarter-finals work and how things stand ahead of the second leg

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of the decisive second leg matches in the Champions Cup Round of 16, we take a look at how things stand in the respective ties and how the quarter-finals will work.   For the first time in...