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Townsend to join France?

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

According to Midi Olympique, reports indicate that Scotland boss Gregor Townsend has put forward his name to join the Les Bleus coaching staff following the 2023 RWC.   Townsend has been in...

Saints sign England international Curtis Langdon

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints have secured the signature of Curtis Langdon, with the England international hooker arriving at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens from the start of the 2023/24 campaign.   Langdon,...

Robin McBryde Says Welsh Players Will Be Out To Impress The Returning Warren Gatland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Robin McBryde heads back to Wales this week in the firm belief that a certain other individual’s return will be having a major galvanising effect on players there. The 37-times capped ex-hooker...

Tipuric: Montpellier win one of Ospreys’ best

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ospreys captain Justin Tipuric believes the Welsh region’s stunning victory at Montpellier Hérault Rugby in Round 2 of the Heineken Champions Cup was one of their best ever in EPCR competitions.   The...

Bernard Laporte steps back from FFR presidency until corruption appeal is heard

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bernard Laporte will step back from his role as president of the French Rugby Federation after his corruption conviction, but he could return to the top office.   Former France coach Laporte...

Pressure mounts on Laporte as FFR ethics committee demands president stands down

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bernard Laporte has been told he must stand down as president of the French Rugby Federation after his corruption conviction, reports said on Friday.   Former France coach Laporte had signalled...

Ospreys stun Montpellier

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ospreys recorded a famous Heineken Champions Cup win at Montpellier Hérault Rugby on Saturday night as they triumphed 21-10 at GGL Stadium.   The Welsh region shocked the TOP 14 champions...

London Irish face tough task on South Africa trip

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish are looking for their first win of this year’s Heineken Champions Cup as they travel to South Africa to take on the DHL Stormers on Saturday.   Irish fell 32-27 at home...

London Irish boss speaks ahead of Stormers challenge

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After coming away from Montpellier empty-handed, the Exiles find themselves in a hot and summery Cape Town where they will do battle with the reigning URC champions, the Stormers.   After an electric...