Leinster and La Rochelle prepare for furious battle for Champions Cup title
4 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,...
Champions Cup Final Teams: Double Injury Boost For La Rochelle, Three Leinster Milestones
4 years 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...
The latest rumours, player movements and re-signings
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe round up the week's latest rumours, signings, and re-signings. Richie Mo'unga re-signs with New Zealand Rugby until at least 2023 Richie Mo'unga has signed...
Stats & Facts: Leinster v La Rochelle - Champions Cup Final
4 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...
Mind games aplenty ahead of Champions Cup decider
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the top two teams in Europe gear up for an almighty clash at the Aviva on Saturday to determine who will hoist the trophy, La Rochelle boss Ronan O’Gara is dealing out the confusion in spades....
Victor Vito and Michael Ala'alatoa on the verge of joining an exclusive Champions Cup club
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVictor Vito and Michael Ala'alatoa could join an elite list of players who have won the Champions Cup and Super Rugby title this weekend. Leinster and La Rochelle lock...
Kerr-Barlow setback for Stade Rochelais
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Rochelais scrum-half Tawera Kerr-Barlow has announced that he is out of the Heineken Champions Cup final against Leinster Rugby on May 28 due to a hand injury. The 31-year-old...
Stats & Facts: Champions Round of 16, second leg
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA look at the stats and facts ahead of the weekend's round of 16 second leg fixtures. LEINSTER v CONNACHT Leinster Rugby won 26-21 in their Round of 16 – 1st Leg clash...
Wales welcome back Adams, Samu to replace Wallabies captain Hooper
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales will have British and Irish Lions wing Josh Adams back in the side when they take on Australia this weekend. Josh Adams has been passed fit to start for Wales and Pete Samu...
Tupou, Alaalatoa return for Wallabies final 2021 Test
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTighthead props Taniela Tupou and Allan Alaalatoa have both made full recoveries to be named to take their place for the Wallabies final Test of 2021 against Wales on Saturday evening (local time). Tupou...
