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Exeter hope to end Stade Rochelais’ title defence

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs will need to overcome reigning champions Stade Rochelais in Bordeaux on Sunday if they are to reach the Heineken Champions Cup final for a second time.   The semi-final between...

Goosen saddled up to drive bullish Bulls back to final

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Johan Goosen, raised on the saddle of a horse, is back in the saddle of Jake White's Vodacom Bulls.  It may be a different type of saddle but Goosen's confidence and ability is no different, whether...

Newcastle Falcons appoint Alex Codling as head coach

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alex Codling will become Newcastle Falcons’ head coach in the summer, with the former England lock insisting worth ethic and pace are at the heart of his philosophy.   The vastly-experienced...

Gaëlle Mignot breaking new ground ahead of Women’s Six Nations

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gaëlle Mignot may not see herself as a trailblazer but that does not mean the France coach is not on the eve of the 2023 Women’s Six Nations.   The long-time skipper of Les Bleues is...

Italy name team to face Scotland

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kieran Crowley has formalized the line-up that will face Scotland at Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday 18 March at 12.30 local time (13.30 Italian time) on the fifth and final day of sSix Nations 2023.   Four...

Justin Tipuric's BEST moments for Ospreys in Champions Cup 2022/23

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Justin Tipuric has been talismanic in helping Ospreys into the knockouts for the first time in  years, beating French domestic champions Montpellier home and away and toppling English domestic champions...