Champions Cup preview: battle for survival in the pool of death
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s not just the DHL Stormers who are under pressure as they go out this weekend to get themselves on track in their quest for a Champions Cup Round of 16 spot. The Cape Town side is in what...
Monaco set to host World Rugby Sevens Repechage for Paris 2024 Olympics
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe rugby sevens repechage tournament for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 will take place in Monaco on 21-23 June, 2024. The prestigious event returns to Stade Louis II, which also hosted final qualification...
Match Preview: Harlequins have loads of confidence for Stade Toulousain test
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins flanker Will Evans has warned Stade Toulousain that the Gallagher Premiership side are full of confidence as they approach a second successive match against French opposition, in Round 2 of...
Basham back for Pau clash
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales international back row Taine Basham makes his return as Dragons RFC face Section Paloise in Round Two of the EPCR Challenge Cup in France on Saturday evening (kick-off 5.30pm UK). Basham returns...
Leinster team named to face Sale Sharks in the RDS
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Sale Sharks in Pool 4 of the Investec Champions Cup tomorrow evening in a sold-out RDS Arena has been named by Head Coach Leo Cullen...
Team news: Bordeaux-Begles vs Bristol Bears
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFijian international Kalaveti Ravouvou will make his first Bears start when they make the trip to Stade Chaban-Delmas in round two of the Investec Champions Cup on Saturday (3.15pm KO GMT, live on TNT...
RG Snyman linked with major switch to Munster rivals Leinster
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster World Cup winner RG Snyman is set for a sensational move from Munster to Leinster. Snyman joined Munster on a big-money contract in 2020 but suffered an ACL injury on his debut, the first...
Gareth Davies back to skipper Scarlets against Black Lion
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales international Gareth Davies is one of five changes to the Scarlets side for Friday night’s EPCR Challenge Cup round two clash with Georgian side Black Lion at Parc y Scarlets. Davies takes...
Thomas leaves Wales coaching role
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJonathan Thomas has left the Wales coaching team to seek new and different opportunities in rugby after his contract has reached its natural end. Thomas joined Warren Gatland’s coaching team when...
Henry Arundell chooses Racing 92 over England in two-year deal
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHenry Arundell will be unavailable for England selection until 2026 after agreeing a two-year contract extension with Racing 92. Arundell, one of the most exciting talents in the English game, cannot...
