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Munster in crucial trip to Toulouse

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby are tasked with a trip to Pool B leaders Stade Toulousain as they look to secure their qualification for the Heineken Champions Cup knockout stage in Round 4 on Sunday.   Five-time...

Baxter backs Nowell to bounce back

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs Director of Rugby, Rob Baxter, is confident Jack Nowell has what it takes to force his way back into the selection plans of New England head coach Steve Borthwick.   Cornishman Nowell,...

Hogg should be fit for Six Nations

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland star Stuart Hogg’s injury situation has been described as “an improving picture” as the countdown to this season’s Guinness Six Nations continues.   Hogg has missed...

Stephan Lewies re-signs for Harlequins

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins has announced that Club Captain Stephan Lewies has re-signed ahead of the 2023/24 season.   Lewies joined Harlequins in 2019 from South African side the Cell C Sharks, where he racked...

Match Preview: Exeter aim to end pool stage on a high

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs are already through to the knockout stage of the Heineken Champions Cup – and will look to thrill the home faithful as they welcome Pool A basement side Castres Olympique for Round...

Carr to lead Vodacom Bulls against Lyon

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Vodacom Bulls have made a few changes to personnel in their matchday 23 that will duel French side, Lyon on Friday 20 January 2023, in round 4 of the 2022/23 Heineken Champions Cup. The Pool A match...

Quins Captain Lewies signs contract extension

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins is pleased to announce that Club Captain Stephan Lewies has re-signed ahead of the 2023/24 season.   Lewies joined Harlequins in 2019 from South African side the Cell C Sharks, where...

Scotland name 2023 Six Nations training squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bath Rugby wing Ruaridh McConnochie, Glasgow Warriors centre Stafford McDowall and stand-off Ben Healy, who recently agreed a move to Edinburgh Rugby from Munster, are all named in head coach Gregor Townsend’s...

Bulls name squad to travel to France for Lyon clash

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Vodacom Bulls have named a 31-men European touring squad that will do battle in the 2022/23 Heineken Champions Cup against Lyon and the 2022/23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship versus Scarlets.   The...

Wales name 37-player squad for the 2023 Six Nations

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales senior men’s head coach Warren Gatland has named a 37 player squad for the 2023 Guinness Six Nations campaign. Ken Owens will captain the squad for the championship. Wyn Jones, Dewi Lake...