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Newcastle Falcons sign London Irish scrum-half Hugh O'Sullivan

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish scrum-half Hugh O’Sullivan has become Newcastle Falcons’ tenth senior signing as the club continues to build for the 2023-24 season and beyond.   The 25-year-old has signed...

Daniel Rona inks three-year deal with Chiefs

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Breakout midfielder Daniel Rona has signed with the Chiefs on a three-year deal from 2024, the Chiefs Rugby Club announced today.The former concreter is thrilled to be staying off the tools and remaining...

Grégory Alldritt voted 2023 EPCR Player of the Year

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Stade Rochelais No 8 and captain, Grégory Alldritt, has capped off an outstanding EPCR season by being voted as the 2023 EPCR Player of the Year.   A leading light in the Stade...

Barbarians announce their squad to play World XV

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Barbarians face the World XV at Twickenham at the end of the month. Here is their squad ahead of the clash.   Forwards:   Nic Dolly (Leicester Tigers / England) Taulupe Faletau (Cardiff...

Match Preview: Leinster dreaming of fifth star as they take on La Rochelle again

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster 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...

2023 EPCR Player of the Year shortlist: Antoine Dupont

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stade Toulousain scrum-half Antoine Dupont is again included on the five-man shortlist for the EPCR Player of the Year award after another superlative campaign.   The France international,...

Blues look for consistency ahead of playoffs

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Consistency, especially against the top teams in Super Rugby Pacific, continues to elude the Blues, and things will be more challenging in Brisbane on Friday against a confident Reds team. Acting captain...

Kerr-Barlow: La Rochelle understand ‘temperament’ required to win final

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stade Rochelais scrum-half Tawera Kerr-Barlow says his side understand the mindset required to win a Heineken Champions Cup final after their past two experiences.   The TOP 14 side were beaten...

Anton Lienert-Brown re-signs with NZR, Chiefs, Waikato Rugby

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks midfielder Anton Lienert Brown said there was a sense of unfinished business when he put pen to paper on a deal that will keep him with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) until the end of 2026.The 60-Test...