Dragons chief in selection pledge
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDragons head coach Dai Flanagan has promised to pick the “best team possible” for the Welsh team’s remaining EPCR Challenge Cup pool games this month as he grapples with a series of...
Flanagan: Gonzalo on comeback trial
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDragons Head Coach Dai Flanagan has revealed Argentine scrum half Gonzalo Bertranou is closing in on a playing return – but could be set to miss the festive fixtures. Bertranou, 28,...
Challenge Cup back with a bang
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe EPCR Challenge Cup returned this weekend and Emirates Lions’ pulsating 31-31 draw with Dragons RFC was one of a series of enthralling Round 1 clashes. There were four tries apiece...
Positive start for SA’s sides in European debut
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe five South African teams that made their debuts in the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup on Saturday got a pass mark on the opening weekend of the two European competitions, with the Cell...
Cheetahs edge tight EPCR Challenge Cup debut
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheetahs showed composure and maturity under pressure to edge out Section Paloise 21-16 in their first ever EPCR Challenge Cup match at the Stade du Hameau on Saturday. The match started...
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...
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...
Grand slam winners return for France, eight uncapped players named in Autumn Nations Series Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Fabien Galthie has named a 42-man squad for the Autumn Nations Cup. France host Australia in their opening game on 5 November at the Stade de France before fronting...
2022/23 Champions & Challenge Cup pool stage fixture dates, kick-off times announced
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHeineken Champions Cup holders, Stade Rochelais, will begin the defence of their title against Northampton Saints at Stade Marcel Deflandre on Saturday, 10 December with blanket TV coverage of the Round...
Exiles sign Isaac Miller
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish can confirm the signature of Isaac Miller from fellow Gallagher Premiership Club Worcester Warriors. Whilst being English qualified, Miller was capped by Scotland under-20s and also...
