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Challenge Cup

2021 - 2022

Sean O'Brien set to retire at the end of the 2021/22 campaign

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish can confirm Sean O'Brien is set to retire from rugby at the end of the 2021/22 season.   The back-row forward will bring a storied 14-year career to a conclusion this summer after two-and-a-half...

Disciplinary: Jeffrey Toomaga-Allen, Wasps

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The case of Jeffrey Toomaga-Allen, Wasps, was dealt with on papers by a single judicial officer, Charles Cuthburt on Thursday 31 March 2022. Jeffrey Toomaga-Allen accepted the charge of Punching...

Newcastle Falcons team to face Harlequins

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Falcons have named their side for Friday night’s trip to Gallagher Premiership champions, Harlequins.   Centre Pete Lucock comes into the starting line-up in place of Matias Orlando,...

URC reschedules outstanding Welsh derbies

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The United Rugby Championship is pleased to confirm the rescheduling of three outstanding Welsh derbies that were postponed over the Christmas and New Year period.   Three games involving all four...

Etzebeth signs with the Sharks

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks can confirm that towering Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will make Durban his new home after penning a deal with the franchise.     Etzebeth was granted early release from his contract...

Eben Etzebeth to leave Toulon at the end of the season

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Toulon have confirmed that Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will leave the Club at the end of the season.   The Rugby World Cup winner has been granted an early release from his contract in order to...

Attack Coach Brock James to leave Ospreys at the end of the season

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ospreys can confirm Attack coach, Brock James, will leave the regional rugby franchise at the end of the United Rugby Championship campaign.     James, 40, was Head Coach Toby Booth’s...

Dates & kick-off times confirmed for Champions Cup Round of 16 & Challenge Cup Round 5

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

History will be made in early April when the eagerly-anticipated Champions Cup Round of 16 fixtures will be played over two legs for the first time as an elite group of clubs and their supporters with...