Match Preview: Leinster dreaming of fifth star as they take on La Rochelle again
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby will again go in search of a record-equalling fifth Heineken Champions Cup title when they take on reigning champions Stade Rochelais in the final in Dublin on Saturday. The...
Stade Rochelais’ route to the Champions Cup final
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyChampions Cup holders Stade Rochelais have reached another final after steamrollering Exeter Chiefs in their semi-final. We take a look at their journey to a second successive final against Leinster...
Six Nations Countdown: 6 Great Championship Clashes
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the 2023 Six nations Championship in sight, we look back on six titanic clashes reminding us of the wonderful contribution this competition makes to the game of rugby. Number 6: 2010: Wales...
Superb second-half rally not enough for Ulster
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby suffered their second successive Heineken Champions Cup Pool B loss on Saturday when they were edged out 29-36 by defending champions Stade Rochelais in a seven-try thriller at the Aviva...
Match Report:Champions Stade Rochelais maul Northampton
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Rochelais began the defence of their Heineken Champions Cup crown with an emphatic 46-12 victory over Northampton Saints at the Stade Marcel Deflandre on Saturday evening. Brice Dulin,...
Mike Brown added to an already STACKED Barbarians squad
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMike Brown returns to the Stoop on 17 November when the Barbarians tackle Harlequins. Harlequins confirmed the new on the website stating: 'the Club is delighted to welcome back club record appearance...
Watch: Antoine Dupont rips the La Rochelle defence to shreds
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont was at the heart of Toulouse's victory over La Rochelle in the first Top 14 barrage on Saturday. The French star made 85 running metres from just 10 carries in the match as Toulouse...
Champions Cup Final: Leinster & La Rochelle Player Ratings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle claim their maiden Champions Cup title defeating four time winners Leinster 21-24 in the final on Saturday. It was Arthur Retiere who sealed the victory coming off the bench to score...
Champions Cup Final Teams: Double Injury Boost For La Rochelle, Three Leinster Milestones
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for Saturday's Champions Cup final at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille have been named. Leinster unchanged from semi-final Will Skelton and Brice Dulin fit for La Rochelle Garry Ringrose...
Team News: Racing 92 and La Rochelle receive midfield boost
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRacing 92 and La Rochelle have announced their teams for the all-French Champions Cup semi-final on Sunday at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Racing 92 have made five changes to their starting XV...
