South African teams break new ground in Europe
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFive South African franchises will enter new rugby territory on Saturday when the take the field in the opening round of the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup competitions in a watershed moment...
Career Landmark Beckons For One Of Welsh Rugby’s Most Highly Respected Players
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was way back in March 2010 that Lloyd Williams made his debut for Cardiff Rugby. Now, some 12 years on, the Welsh international scrum-half is on the verge of a major career landmark. He is set to make...
JJ Hanrahan urges Dragons to start on front foot
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDragons fly-half JJ Hanrahan has urged the Welsh side to attack from the start in their EPCR Challenge Cup Round 1 tie against Emirates Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday. The Irishman doesn’t...
Ross Thompson setback for Glasgow Warriors
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors’ hopes of EPCR Challenge Cup glory have suffered a blow with the news that fly-half Ross Thompson has been ruled out until the New Year with an ankle injury. The...
Life at the Dragons is Proving Home From Home for Irish Wanderer
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor much-travelled Irishman JJ Hanrahan, the Dragons is proving to be a real home from home. The 30-year-old utility back came on board from French club Clermont Auvergne over the summer and has helped...
Springboks Star Says South African Teams Will Take European Rugby to a New Level
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringboks star Handre Pollard believes the South African teams will take the Champions Cup to “a completely different level”, just as they have done with the United Rugby Championship. Pollard’s...
London Irish look to strike early on Champions Cup return
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish lock Rob Simmons believes the key to his club making a success of their return to the Heineken Champions Cup is to “get some points on the board” as they prepare to host Montpellier...
Cheetahs touring squad for Rounds 1&2 of EPCR Challenge Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cheetahs will make their EPCR Challenge Cup debut this season and announced their squad for the Rounds 1 & 2 matches played in December 2022. The squad is travelling from Bloemfontein...
Sam Wainwright joins Scarlets
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets have signed Wales international prop Sam Wainwright from Saracens for the remainder of the 2022-23 season. The 24-year-old tight-head, currently part of Wales’s Autumn Nations squad,...
Classic clash at Twickenham: England vs All Blacks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s all happening at Twickenham once again as, this week, the All Blacks come knocking. After tasting defeat in their first outing of the series (against Argentina), England came back strongly...
