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Champions Cup

2024 - 2025

Champions Cup Preview | Leinster v Harlequins

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a turbulent group stage that saw all South African teams bow out, the round of 16 of the Champions Cup is set to get underway this weekend. Next up on Saturday, four-time winners Leinster Rugby welcome Harlequins to...

Wade closes on Ashton try-scorer record

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Chris Ashton might be the first try centurion in Premiership Rugby history, but two current players are reeling him in. The England great called time on his career after scoring a remarkable 101 tries...

Preview | Munster v Bordeaux Bègles (A)

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Preview | Bordeaux Bègles (A) 12 hours ago Match Previews   Ulster hope to carry the momentum of recent victories against the Scarlets, Dragons and the excitement of their...

Kelleher steps up recovery and Foley returns as Cullen issues injury update ahead of Harlequins clash

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 clash with Harlequins at Croke Park (KO: 3pm Irish time, live on RTÉ2...

URC Round 14 Review

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Durban delight as leaders Leinster make a splash!   Leo Cullen was a delighted man as league leaders Leinster Rugby bounced back from their first defeat of the season to beat Hollywoodbets Sharks...

British & Irish Lions assistant coaches named for tour down under

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British & Irish Lions confirmed the appointment of five new Assistant Coaches. Head Coach Andy Farrell bolstered his Lions backroom team with hires from three different Unions. John Dalziel (Scotland),...

Brace for the tightest URC run in

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

With just six rounds left to play, the Race to the Eight in the BKT United Rugby Championship is poised to deliver the most unpredictable battle for the Play-Offs in league history.   The BKT...

Furlong, Hansen and Ringrose return for Ireland's final Six Nations match

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland have named their squad for their final match of the Six Nations against Italy in Rome on Saturday. Tadhg Furlong, Mack Hansen and Garry Ringrose all return to the set-up, while the fitness of...

James Venter joins Gloucester

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester Rugby is pleased to reveal that South African loose forward, James Venter, has signed a deal at Kingsholm ahead of the 2025/26 season.   The 28-year-old rose through the ranks at the...

Mike Adamson presented with referee cap

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Mike Adamson, who ended a 19-year absence of a Scottish referee controlling a men’s Six Nations Championship game, has today been presented with his referee cap. Adamson, 40,  who represented...