Leinster and La Rochelle prepare for furious battle for Champions Cup title
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021-22 Champions Cup final is imminent and a fiery clash is on the cards, worthy of the occasion. Leinster and La Rochelle will contest the cup at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille and,...
Israel Folau and Charles Piutau will return to test rugby in July with Tonga
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga head coach Toutai Kefu has named his squad for the Pacific Nations Cup & World Cup Qualifier 2022 this July. Kefu has included former Wallaby outside back Israel Folau and...
Stats & Facts: Leinster v La Rochelle - Champions Cup Final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup final between Leinster Rugby and Stade Rochelais, here are some stats and facts ahead of the final. MATCH DETAILS LEINSTER...
Class of 2022: Retiring Players XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021/22 season is drawing to a close which means several players will be bringing their careers to an end. We take a look at these players in the form of XV. 1. Rhys...
Fiji and New Zealand the winners after a brilliant HSBC France Sevens
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji’s men and New Zealand’s women turned on the style to win the HSBC France Sevens in Toulouse on Sunday. Ireland, led by the excellent Terry Kennedy, played some impressive rugby to reach...
Men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series favourites suffer shock defeats on opening day in Toulouse as women’s champions Australia continue fine form
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe three contenders for the men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title faced setbacks on a thrilling opening day at the HSBC France Sevens as South Africa, Argentina and Australia suffered...
Pacific Nations Cup returns in July for its 15th edition
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji will host the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2022, which also features Australia A, Samoa and Tonga, from 2-16 July with matches taking place in Suva and Lautoka. The tournament...
Eleven Tigers re-sign with Leicester, one new signing confirmed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have agreed new deals with five members of the club's senior squad as well as six Academy players. Chris Ashton, Sean Jansen, Kini Murimurivalu, Harry Simmons and Richard...
Ireland confirm November Tests
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell’s Ireland will take on World Champions South Africa this November as the Springboks play in Dublin for the first time in five years as part of the 2022 Autumn Nations Series at Aviva...
Kameli Soejima: Tearing my ACL made me want to quit!
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKameli Soejima is now a iconic figure for the Brave Blossoms 7s national side, after his amazing story took him from native Fiji to Japan and all the way to the Olympics in Japanese colours, even after...
