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Stats & Facts: Lyon v RC Toulon - Challenge Cup Final

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of Friday evening's EPCR Challenge Cup final between Lyon and RC Toulon, here are some stats and facts ahead of the final.     MATCH DETAILS   LYON v RC TOULON - Friday,...

Tough assignment for Lyon in first European final

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lyon will need to overcome RC Toulon for the first time in the EPCR Challenge Cup if they are to triumph in Friday’s final at Stade Vélodrome.   Lyon, who have reached a European...

Saints announce departures

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hooker Reece Marshall is the longest-serving departee having played at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens since the 2014/15 season, while fellow front-rowers Nick Auterac, Conor Carey...

Christian Wade eyes return to rugby

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Wasps winger and England international Christian Wade has noted a possible return to England and rugby union after spending three years with the Buffalo Bills in the NFL.    31 year-old...

Class of 2022: Retiring Players XV

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2021/22 season is drawing to a close which means several players will be bringing their careers to an end.   We take a look at these players in the form of XV.   1. Rhys...

Premiership Rugby: Round 25 Review

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 25 of Gallagher Premiership Rugby brought thrills and spills as home semi-finals were secured and stunning comebacks were completed.  It kicked off on Friday night with Bristol Bears edging...

England men's squad update

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Three players have withdrawn from this week’s England men’s training camp. Nic Dolly (knee) and Lewis Ludlam (thumb) were injured in their club matches this weekend while Joe Launchbury...

This week's rumours, signings and re-signings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We round up the week's latest rumours, signings, and re-signings.       PREMIERSHIP RUGBY   Bath Bath Rugby have confirmed the departure of a club legend with Semesa...

Sebastian de Chaves returns to Newcastle Falcons

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sebastian de Chaves will return for a second spell at Newcastle Falcons, with the experienced lock-forward signing a two-year deal.   The 31-year-old was part of the Falcons squad which won the...