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Franco Smith Named Coach of the Season

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Franco Smith has been named the Coach of the Season for 2022/23.   The 50-year-old Glasgow Warriors boss has had a stunning debut campaign in charge, leading the team to the Scottish...

Updates to Barbarian F.C. and World XV squads confirmed

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sam Johnson and Taichi Takahashi have been added to the Barbarian F.C. squad for this weekend’s Killik Cup clash at Twickenham Stadium, and Jordi Murphy also joins the World XV.   Glasgow...

Piardi Becomes First Italian to Referee URC Grand Final

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andrea Piardi will become the first Italian match official to referee a BKT United Rugby Championship Grand Final after his appointment to this weekend’s decider between DHL Stormers and Munster...

Glasgow went from ‘tough conversations’ to Challenge Cup final

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors captain Kyle Steyn has revealed how he and his teammates promised a refreshed mindset ahead of this season, which has culminated in an EPCR Challenge Cup final.   The Scottish...

Barbarians announce their squad to play World XV

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Barbarians face the World XV at Twickenham at the end of the month. Here is their squad ahead of the clash.   Forwards:   Nic Dolly (Leicester Tigers / England) Taulupe Faletau (Cardiff...

Match Preview: Challenge Cup final to see new winner crowned

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Friday night’s EPCR Challenge Cup final will see one club lift the trophy for the first time as Glasgow Warriors clash with RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium.   17 clubs have won the EPCR...

Oval Insights: How the Champions Cup final will be won and lost

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Demonstrating the challenge of campaigning on two fronts, Heineken Champions Cup finalists Leinster and Stade Rochelais go into this weekend’s Grand Final on the back of losses.   You...

Johan Goosen picks up the Gilbert Golden Boot Award

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Johan Goosen has been named the winner at the 2022/23 URC Awards picking up the Gilbert Golden Boot.     This prize recognises the season’s most accurate place-kicker,...

Glasgow ‘in really good place’ for first EPCR final

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors back Stafford McDowall has warned that the Scottish side are “in a really good place” heading into their first EPCR final, against French side RC Toulon on Friday in the...