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Pool stage ramps up with knockout stage spots secured

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Seven teams bagged their places in the EPCR Challenge Cup knockout stage amid an enthralling Round 3 last weekend.   Cardiff Rugby, RC Toulon, Connacht Rugby, Bristol Bears, Glasgow Warriors,...

England squad announcement - 2023 Guinness Six Nations, training camp

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick has named his first England squad that will meet for a Guinness Six Nations training camp next week. Head coach Borthwick has called up 36 players who will train at the Honda England...

Six Nations countdown: A Look at Wales' 2019 Grand Slam Campaign

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2019 tournament was the 125th running - including the times it was called the Home Nations Championship and Five Nations.   How Wales won their 2019 Six Nations Grand Slam:   Wales’...

Leicester Tigers add Danny Wilson to coaching team

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers can confirm Danny Wilson will join the club’s coaching team as a part-time consultant for the remainder of the 2022/23 season.   Wilson was most recently Head Coach...

Match Report: Cardiff seal Round of 16 berth with Newcastle drubbing

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Rugby booked their spot in the EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16 thanks to a dominant 42-10 home win over Newcastle Falcons at Cardiff Arms Park on Sunday.   Two tries from Owen Lane...

Match Report: Wootton hat-trick as Connacht bag Round of 16 spot

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alex Wootton scored a hat-trick of tries as Connacht Rugby sealed their place in the EPCR Challenge Cup knockout stage with a 61-5 thrashing of CA Brive at The Sportsground on Saturday.   The...

Tough task for Newcastle at Pool A leaders Cardiff

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Top meets bottom in Pool A as high-flying Cardiff Rugby prepare to host struggling Newcastle Falcons in Round 3 of the EPCR Challenge Cup on Sunday.   Cardiff have taken maximum points from...

Match Preview: Bath target first win against unbeaten Toulon

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bath Rugby seek their first EPCR Challenge Cup win of the season as they await the visit of unbeaten Toulon on Saturday.   Bath will know how tough a task they face – they lost 7-29...

Danny Wilson to join Quins coaching team

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins has announced that Danny Wilson will join the Club ahead of the 2023/24 season in a full-time role as Lineout and Contact Coach.     Wilson brings vast experience as a Forward Coach...