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Three players to watch in Round 1: Cathal Forde, Sireli Maqala and Santiago Carreras
Connacht Rugby’s Cathal Forde, Aviron Bayonnais’ Sireli Maqala and Gloucester Rugby’s Santiago Carreras finalise their EPCR Challenge Cup preparations in fine form.
04 Dec 2024
5 min
Lewis Ludlow: Gloucester Rugby looking to “make a statement” against Edinburgh
Gloucester Rugby captain Lewis Ludlow and head coach George Skivington preview their game against Edinburgh Rugby in Round 1 of the EPCR Challenge Cup at Kingsholm.
03 Dec 2024
8 min
EPCR Challenge Cup: Round 1 Match-by-match Guide
All you need to know ahead of the opening weekend of the EPCR Challenge Cup.
02 Dec 2024
1 min
Rugby on TV: Ireland v Australia, Ulster v Leinster derby and Joe Marler retires
Where to watch Ireland v Australia, the BKT United Rugby Championship and the Gallagher Premiership Rugby this weekend and everything you need to know.
29 Nov 2024
11 min
Weekend round-up: England, Scotland, Ireland all win as Autumn Nations Series nears close, and Antoine Dupont scoops another award
England get back to winning ways against Japan while a strong South Africa extend Wales’ unwanted winless run. Scotland’s Finn Russell and Blair Kinghorn star in impressive win over Australia as Ireland hit 50 and France’s Antoine Dupont claims World Rugby Player of the Year for sevens exploits.
25 Nov 2024
10 min
Where to watch the Autumn Nations Series on TV: France v Argentina, Ireland v Fiji, Wales v South Africa, Italy vNew Zealand, Scotland v Australia, England v Japan
Leinster’s Sam Prendergast's first start for Ireland while Ulster's Jacob Stockdale returns, Northampton Saints' George Furbank and Sale Sharks' Tom Curry back for England, Hollywoodbets Sharks' Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse first start together for Springboks, Scarlets' Sam Costelow starts at 10 for Wales, Stade Toulousain's Juan Cruz Mallia to face Investec Champions Cup-winning teammates as Argentina take on France, Glasgow Warriors' Sione Tuipulotu to captain Scotland against country of birth while Stade Rochelais' Will Skelton is back for Australia.
22 Nov 2024
14 min
Ireland and Ulster's Jacob Stockdale names the greatest wingers in history
Back in the Ireland starting line-up, Ulster Rugby's Jacob Stockdale reveals the wingers that make his all-time list ahead of the return of the Investec Champions Cup.
21 Nov 2024
8 min
Autumn Nations Series Round-Up: Eben Etzebeth, Marcus Smith, and Arron Reed shine
Eben Eztebeth shows might once more while Marcus Smith offers promising performance; two memorable firsts for Scotland’s Freddy Douglas and Arron Reed while Black Lion contingent prepare for the Challenge Cup in style.
18 Nov 2024
6 min
Where to watch the Autumn Nations Series on TV, and the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup stars involved
Leinster’s Cian Healy set to equal Brian O’Driscoll record, Glasgow Warriors’ Adam Hastings, George Horne and Stafford McDowall look to impress, Harlequins’ Marcus Smith and Chandler Cunningham-South reunite with Wilco Louw while Hollywoodbets Sharks’ Eben Etzebeth and Leinster’s RG Snyman start together for the first time in Springboks jerseys.
15 Nov 2024
14 min
Autumn Nations Series round-up: Investec Champions Cup stars shine
Harlequins’ Marcus Smith and Chandler Cunningham-South on form, Makazole Mapimpi at the double while Finn Russell purrs on, and a memorable debut for Blair Murray.
11 Nov 2024
5 min
Rugby on TV: Where to watch the Autumn Nations Series this weekend and what to look out for
Leinster’s Garry Ringrose and Jordie Barrett face off while RG Snyman returns, Northampton Saints’ Ollie Sleightholme is brought in for England, Stade Toulousain’s Ange Capuozzo and Juan Cruz Mallia go head-to-head while Blair Kinghorn is back for Scotland, and Scarlets’ Blair Murray makes his debut for Wales.
08 Nov 2024
13 min
EPCR CHALLENGE CUP FORM GUIDE ONE MONTH OUT
Club-by-club preview with one month to go until the EPCR Challenge Cup
06 Nov 2024
20 min