La Rochelle: The Foundations of a Return to the Top
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyFor several years, Stade Rochelais established themselves as one of the most formidable sides in European rugby. Back-to-back Investec Champions Cup titles in 2022 and 2023 confirmed their status among...
Where to watch Round 1 of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup 2026/27
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThrilling fixtures are on the menu as the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup return this Friday. The long-awaited return of club rugby’s biggest competitions has finally arrived!...
La Rochelle ready for Lions challenge
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyLock Theo McFarland says the Lions must expect a confident La Rochelle when the teams meet in their Investec Champions Cup opener at Stade Marcel-Deflandre on Saturday. The Joburgers are making their...
Stormers wary of 'British Bulldog'
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Dobson and Ruhan Nel acknowledged the threat on Saturday, when the Stormers and Bristol Bears clash for the first time in the Investic Champions Cup. The Stormers bounced back to winning ways in...
PREM Round 3 review
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first block of Gallagher PREM action came to a close with every team now having tasted defeat after three rounds. In Round 3, all five home teams emerged victorious as records fell at Northampton...
Disciplinary: Jacques Vermeulen (Sale Sharks)
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe case of Jacques Vermeulen, Sale Sharks, was heard by an independent panel chaired by Daniel Gore, sitting with Mick McArdle and Olly Kohn.Vermeulen was shown a red card for a dangerous play, contrary...
England 'A ' coaches confirmed for Argentina XV fixture
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Mark Mapletoft has selected his coaching staff for England Men's 'A' vs. Argentina XV this November. England 'A' open their campaign in a month's time at The Rec, Bath on Friday...
Exeter Chiefs have signed free agent back-rower Carwyn Tuipulotu for the 2026/27 season.
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 24-year-old, who was born in Wales to former Tongan international back-rower Kati Tuipulotu, switches the south west of France for the south west of England having spent the last year playing for Section...
PWR lock in Final venue through 2029 in bid to ‘build something special’
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyJAECOO Premiership Women’s Rugby have confirmed that The Stoop will host the competition’s showpiece final in 2027, 2028 and 2029. The home of Harlequins welcomed more than 8,000 supporters...
Leicester Tigers Team News
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyGeoff Parling has named his side to face Newcastle Red Bulls on Saturday, with four changes to the squad ahead of the second PREM round of the season. James Thompson and Orlando Bailey come into...
