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Larmour looking forward to facing “incredible” Le Roux in top-of-the-table clash

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jordan Larmour has hailed Willie le Roux as a player who “ticks all the boxes as a 15” as the two international full-backs prepare to meet this weekend.   Larmour’s Leinster Rugby...

England open Women’s Six Nations defence with Italy mauling

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

England kicked off their Women’s Six Nations title defence with an eight-try 48-0 trouncing of Italy in Parma despite having Sarah Beckett sent off after just 11 minutes. The hosts, who have finished...

Leinster power on at top of table with victory at Zebre

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

BKT United Rugby Championship leaders Leinster continued their relentless play-off push by beating Zebre 31-7 in Parma. Leinster will go into next week's Dublin clash against fellow title challengers...

Ireland Lay Down Marker With Improved Performance Against France

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland Women (sponsored by Aon) lifted their game in a number of areas, losing their Guinness Six Nations opener 38-17 in Le Mans but keeping France to their lowest try and points tallies in...

Mike Haley Set For 100th Munster Appearance

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tonight’s URC Round 12 clash with Ospreys in Swansea will see Mike Haley make his 100th start and 100th appearance for Munster after joining the province ahead of the 2018/19 season. Mike made his...

Match Preview: Leicester Tigers v Gloucester Rugby

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers welcome Gloucester Rugby to Mattioli Woods Welford Road with a chance at immediate revenge following the Premiership Rugby Cup final. The Cherry & Whites emerged victorious last Friday...

Match Preview: Saracens v Harlequins

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens and Harlequins meet in the highly-anticipated Showdown 4 on Saturday, as Tottenham Hotspur Stadium throws open its doors to Gallagher Premiership Rugby. Saracens have played two previous...

URC Round 12 Preview

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ospreys v Munster Rugby, Friday 7.35pm Opposing coaches Toby Booth and Graham Rowntree have been singing each other’s praises ahead of this crucial Swansea showdown between two play-off contenders. Their...

Scarlets team to play Benetton

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets welcome back Wales internationals for Benetton test   Wales international Gareth Davies skippers a much-changed Scarlets side for the round 12 BKT United Rugby Championship clash with Benetton...

Harlequins Squad For Saracens Showdown

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins have named their squad for Saturday's Gallagher Premiership fixture against Saracens at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (KO 15:05 - live on TNT Sports & ITV 1).   The matchday squad, which...