Champions Cup

The Star-Studded XV of Top 14 players whose contracts are expiring

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2021/22 season is drawing to a close and several Top 14 players have their contracts expiring.   French website All Rugby has released a the list of players whose contracts are expiring...

Watch: Ma'ama Vaipulu red carded for big hit off the ball on Danty

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bordeaux back-rower Ma'ama Vaipulu made life difficult for his club in their second leg of the Champions Cup round of 16 after he was shown a red card in the 25th minute.   Bordeaux were already...

'I was disappointed because I should have lived it' - Jalibert after missing the Grand Slam

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bordeaux and France flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert has expressed his disappointment in his club's medical team after missing France's Grand Slam Six Nations earlier this year.   Jalibert has struggled...

Stats & Facts: Champions Round of 16, second leg

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

A look at the stats and facts ahead of the weekend's round of 16 second leg fixtures.     LEINSTER v CONNACHT   Leinster Rugby won 26-21 in their Round of 16 – 1st Leg clash...

Watch: Raymond Rhule speeds through to score for La Rochelle

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Raymond Rhule scored the first La Rochelle try in the first leg of the Round of 16 clash against Bordeaux.   Raymond Rhule ⚡️#HeinekenChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/14aomoPDee — Ultimate...