Champions Cup preview: battle for survival in the pool of death
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s not just the DHL Stormers who are under pressure as they go out this weekend to get themselves on track in their quest for a Champions Cup Round of 16 spot. The Cape Town side is in what...
Scotland stars return for Castres clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySeveral Scotland stars return to the Edinburgh Rugby starting line-up for tomorrow afternoon’s EPCR Challenge Cup clash against Castres Olympique at Hive Stadium (Saturday 16 December, kick-off...
Basham back for Pau clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales international back row Taine Basham makes his return as Dragons RFC face Section Paloise in Round Two of the EPCR Challenge Cup in France on Saturday evening (kick-off 5.30pm UK). Basham returns...
Ospreys announce team to face Montpellier Herault
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys have named their squad to face Montpellier Herault in Round 2 of the EPCR Challenge Cup. The game will take place at the GGL Stadium and is kicking off on Sunday 17th December at 2pm French time/1pm...
Newcastle Falcons name team to face Emirates Lions
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNathan Greenwood makes his European debut for Newcastle Falcons on Saturday in Johannesburg when they take on Emirates Lions in the EPCR Challenge Cup. The 20-year-old Tynesider scored a try away...
Match Preview: Edinburgh aim to kick start EPCR Challenge Cup bid
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby look to recover from their EPCR Challenge Cup Round 1 defeat as they welcome Castres Olympique to Hive Stadium on Saturday. Edinburgh had the poorest rate of scrum success...
European Rugby: A look at how the Premiership sides fair going into the weekend
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA weekend of tantalizing European action is in store as all ten Gallagher Premiership Rugby sides continue their Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup campaigns. A drama-filled opening round set the...
Match Preview: Gloucester Rugby revival faces acid test
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby, who ended a seven-match losing streak with their 15-10 EPCR Challenge Cup victory at Black Lion last weekend, will have their revival put to the test on Friday, when they welcome three-time...
Gloucester Rugby team to host Clermont in Challenge Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDirector of Rugby, George Skivington has been boosted by the return of former European Player of the Year, Zach Mercer, from injury ahead of schedule for tomorrow's Challenge Cup clash with ASM Clermont...
Gareth Davies back to skipper Scarlets against Black Lion
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales international Gareth Davies is one of five changes to the Scarlets side for Friday night’s EPCR Challenge Cup round two clash with Georgian side Black Lion at Parc y Scarlets. Davies takes...
