Dobson On The Brink Of Franchise History
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Dobson has entrusted players previously described as discards and journeymen with a United Rugby Championship campaign that has brought him within one win of becoming the most successful coach in...
European Player of the Year: Josh van der Flier
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby wing forward, Josh van der Flier, has rounded off an outstanding European season by being named EPCR European Player of the Year 2022.Van der Flier becomes the third Leinster player...
Victor Vito and Michael Ala'alatoa on the verge of joining an exclusive Champions Cup club
1 year 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...
EPCR European Player of the Year shortlist: James Lowe
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJames Lowe’s try-scoring prowess and all-round attacking threat made him an obvious pick for the EPCR European Player of the Year shortlist. The Leinster Rugby wing is the Heineken...
EPCR European Player of the Year shortlist: Caelan Doris
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby back-row forward Caelan Doris has been named on the final EPCR European Player of the Year shortlist after a series of excellent performances in the Heineken Champions Cup. The...
Star-studded line-up for EPCR European Player of the Year shortlist
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the countdown begins in earnest to the showpiece Heineken Champions Cup final in Marseille, in-form candidates from Leinster Rugby and Stade Rochelais are not surprisingly dominating the prestigious...
MUST-SEE: Julian Savea has still got it
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAt the age of 31, Julian Savea has still got it! The powerful former All Black is still producing standout moments for the Hurricanes in Super Rugby Pacific with his trademark carries. Watch...
Take on Tomorrow Player In Focus Series – Cornal Hendricks Is All Heart For The Game He Loves
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUnited Rugby Championship and Roc Nation Sports International recently launched the ‘Player in Focus’ content series which aims to inspire change through the voice of its players. The...
Blast from the Past: Escande kicks Toulon to victory over Stade Francais (2016)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEric Escande kicked 18 points as Toulon overcame Stade Francais 23-16 in a hard-fought Top 14 encounter at Stade Mayol. Toulon climbed to third in the Top 14 as Eric Escande kicked them to a 23-16...
The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will become the first player to play 149 tests for one country on Saturday. The 36-year-old second-rower will feature in his 161st test...
