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Former Ireland lock Jeremy Davidson named new Castres head coach

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Ireland second row Davidson was fired by bottom of the table Brive in December and returns to Castres where he spent three years as a player and two seasons as defence coach.     Davidson...

Duhan van der Merwe makes for great viewing

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

It is at Edinburgh that Duhan van der Merwe has grown to become one of the most powerful and lethal wingers in world rugby, and it is in the United Rugby Championship that his superhuman capabilities are...

Nick David a leading threat among Champions Cup attackers

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the Champions Cup pool stage now over, we take a look at the notable individual attacking statistics from the first four rounds of fixtures this season and Harlequins back Nick David stands out, topping...

Richard Cockerill to leave his role at England Rugby

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Richard Cockerill will leave his role at England Rugby to join Montpellier as forwards coach.   Cockerill will continue to work with England throughout the Guinness Six Nations.   Cockerill,...

PREVIEW: Italy vs France

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two of the northern hemisphere's in-form teams will collide when France play Italy at Stadio Olimpico to bring the opening weekend of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations to a close.  Les Bleus won every...

Van der Flier among Champions Cup’s top scorers

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following the conclusion of the Heineken Champions Cup pool stage and ahead of the Round of 16, we take a look at which players are currently heading the scoring charts.   Points – Antoine...

Hunter highlights home draw importance for Exeter

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs forwards coach Rob Hunter emphasised the importance of a home draw in the Heineken Champions Cup, after the Gallagher Premiership club clinched a tie at Sandy Park in the Round of 16.   The...

Champions Cup Round of 16 Finalised

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh narrowly miss out on a home game in the knock out rounds after beating Saracens. Leinster finish the pool stages as the top seed and will play at 'home' for the rest of the tournament.   Here...