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Match Preview: Leinster dreaming of fifth star as they take on La Rochelle again

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby will again go in search of a record-equalling fifth Heineken Champions Cup title when they take on reigning champions Stade Rochelais in the final in Dublin on Saturday.   The...

2023 EPCR Player of the Year shortlist: Antoine Dupont

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stade Toulousain scrum-half Antoine Dupont is again included on the five-man shortlist for the EPCR Player of the Year award after another superlative campaign.   The France international,...

Blues look for consistency ahead of playoffs

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Consistency, especially against the top teams in Super Rugby Pacific, continues to elude the Blues, and things will be more challenging in Brisbane on Friday against a confident Reds team. Acting captain...

Kerr-Barlow: La Rochelle understand ‘temperament’ required to win final

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stade Rochelais scrum-half Tawera Kerr-Barlow says his side understand the mindset required to win a Heineken Champions Cup final after their past two experiences.   The TOP 14 side were beaten...

Anton Lienert-Brown re-signs with NZR, Chiefs, Waikato Rugby

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks midfielder Anton Lienert Brown said there was a sense of unfinished business when he put pen to paper on a deal that will keep him with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) until the end of 2026.The 60-Test...

Six more players to leave Ealing Trailfinders

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ealing Trailfinders can confirm six more players who will all leave the club this summer.   Adam Korczyk - Ealing Trailfinder #155 Adam Korczyk first joined the club back in 2019 from Super Rugby...

Scotland name training squad for 2023 Rugby World Cup

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Gregor Townsend has named an extended 41-player Scotland squad for this year’s Rugby World Cup.   The group will be led by captain Jamie Ritchie and will be trimmed...

Explained: Super Rugby Playoff Permutations after Round 11

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Chiefs extended their franchise record of consecutive victories to ten with a 52-28 crushing of the Highlanders in Dunedin. The Crusaders looked ominous in their destruction of the Force in Christchurch...

Julian Savea on brink of historic record

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hurricanes wing Julian Savea is one try away from being the most prolific try scorer in Super Rugby Pacific history. He will have the chance to make the record his own with the Hurricanes still to play...