Sharks assistant coach praises team's efforts in tough French conditions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks will return to Durban with a spring in their step after managing to pull off a very valuable away victory in Bordeaux to go two from two in their first Champions Cup campaign. The final...
Pressure mounts on Laporte as FFR ethics committee demands president stands down
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBernard Laporte has been told he must stand down as president of the French Rugby Federation after his corruption conviction, reports said on Friday. Former France coach Laporte had signalled...
Superb second-half rally not enough for Ulster
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby suffered their second successive Heineken Champions Cup Pool B loss on Saturday when they were edged out 29-36 by defending champions Stade Rochelais in a seven-try thriller at the Aviva...
Sale look to continue strong start at Toulouse
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks will be hoping to make it two wins from two in this season’s Heineken Champions Cup but face a daunting task in the form of a trip to five-time champions Stade Toulousain on Saturday. Sale...
London Irish face tough task on South Africa trip
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish are looking for their first win of this year’s Heineken Champions Cup as they travel to South Africa to take on the DHL Stormers on Saturday. Irish fell 32-27 at home...
Leinster: Cullen announces team to face Gloucester
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Gloucester Rugby in the Heineken Champions Cup tomorrow, in the RDS Arena, has been named by Leo Cullen (KO: 8pm – live on...
Rugby World Cup 2023: Seven matches you should get excited about
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn less than 10 months’ time, the wait for Rugby World Cup 2023 will come to an end as France take on New Zealand in an opening match that has all the ingredients to be a classic. While...
Sharks hunt second Champions Cup victory in chilly Bordeaux
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a tense victory over Harlequins in Durban last weekend, the Sharks are off to a much colder France where a wounded Bordeaux lie in wait at Stade Chaban-Delmas. Neil Powell’s charges...
On this day in 2020: Rugby World Cup draw - Hosts France to face New Zealand, South Africa in with Ireland and Scotland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup 2023 hosts France will face New Zealand in the pool phase, while reigning champions South Africa have been paired with Ireland and Scotland. France and three-time winners...
Borthwick unable to provide Leicester clarity amid England talk
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers head coach Steve Borthwick says he would love to offer some clarity over his future amid reports he is in line to lead England. The Rugby Football Union are attempting to...
