PODCAST: Ian Foster lifts the lid on the selectors thinking ahead of Ireland Series
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Ian Foster joined the All Blacks podcast to look back on his playing career, answer fan questions, discuss the 2022 All Blacks squad naming and much more. On the All...
"We're only a small town, you know, we're not supposed to be here.” - Will Skelton revels in La Rochelle's achievement
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe champagne will still be flowing on the west coast of France as the maiden celebrations of La Rochelle hoisting the Champions Cup live on. It was an inspired effort by all involved as the French outfit,...
Cullen and Sexton share thoughts on Champions Cup defeat
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn understandably disappointed Leo Cullen admitted that his charges did not do enough in the face of a courageous La Rochelle onslaught to lift the Champions Cup at the Stade Vélodrome yesterday...
European Player of the Year: Josh van der Flier
3 years 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...
Champions Cup Final: Leinster & La Rochelle Player Ratings
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle claim their maiden Champions Cup title defeating four time winners Leinster 21-24 in the final on Saturday. It was Arthur Retiere who sealed the victory coming off the bench to score...
Raymond Rhule scores the opening try of the Champions Cup Final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRaymond Rhule combined with his fellow Springbok, Dillyn Leyds, to score the opening try of the Champions Cup Final to give La Rochelle the lead after 12 minute LEYDS! RHULE! ⚡️What a try!...
Intrigue ahead of final as O'Gara and Sexton are rivals once more
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday’s Heineken Champions Cup final has no shortage of individual contests, but one if the most intriguing is the somewhat unorthodox one between Leinster flyhalf and captain Johnny Sexton and...
Spain to appeal independent judicial committee decision
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpain have lodged an appeal against the independent Judicial Committee’s decision in respect of a breach of the World Rugby eligibility regulation in the context of Europe region Rugby World Cup...
The Fijians and Samoans who could follow the likes of Piutau in trading test teams
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Friday, Tonga's head coach named his squad for the Pacific Nations Cup & World Cup Qualifier 2022 this July. Included in his squad were the likes of Israel Folau, Charles...
Leinster and La Rochelle prepare for furious battle for Champions Cup title
3 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,...
