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Thomas Ramos suspended for five weeks

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Stade Toulousain full back, Thomas Ramos, has been suspended for five weeks following independent Disciplinary Hearings arising from his club’s Heineken Champions Cup, Round 2 match against Sale...

Jake White: Champions Cup is tough

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bulls director of rugby Jake White admitted after his side’s 44-14 rout at Exeter Chiefs in Round 2 of the Heineken Champions Cup that the tournament is harder than he initially anticipated.   The...

Match Officials Appointed For Guinness Six Nations & U20 Championships

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has confirmed the World Rugby Match Official appointments for the 2023 Guinness Six Nations, which runs from 4 February to 18 March.   In total, fifteen match officials from eight...

Disciplinary: Saracens duo banned

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

An EPCR statement read: “Saracens prop Alec Clarey, has been suspended for three weeks following an independent disciplinary hearing arising from his club’s round two match at Lyon. Clarey...

Kieran Hallett to Join Melbourne Rebels for 2023 Super Rugby Season

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The IRFU have announced Kieran Hallett has been placed in a coaching role with the Melbourne Rebels for the 2023 Super Rugby season.   Kieran is a former Ireland U21 representative...

Unbeaten records on line as Leinster host Gloucester

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby host Gloucester Rugby in Round 2 of Heineken Champions Cup action on Friday evening as both sides look to maintain winning starts to their Pool A campaigns.   Last week, Leinster...

Leinster: Cullen announces team to face Gloucester

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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 Rugby

In 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...

Skivington shares thoughts ahead of formidable Leinster challenge

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two winners from Round 1 will do battle in Dublin this weekend as Irish giants Leinster host the Cherry & Whites.   Last weekend, Leinster showed just how much of a force they will be in this...

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 Rugby

Rugby 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...