Match Preview: Exeter aim to end pool stage on a high
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs are already through to the knockout stage of the Heineken Champions Cup – and will look to thrill the home faithful as they welcome Pool A basement side Castres Olympique for Round...
Eight new faces in France squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthié has called on eight uncapped players in his France squad as they look to defend the Guinness Six Nations title they won in such style a year ago. Les Bleus claimed a first...
Match Report:Six-try Leinster dominate Racing
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby made a statement in their opening Heineken Champions Cup game of the season on Saturday as they claimed a 42-10 victory at Racing 92. Last season’s beaten finalists...
Six-try Leinster dominate Racing
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby made a statement in their opening Heineken Champions Cup game of the season on Saturday as they claimed a 42-10 victory at Racing 92. Last season’s beaten finalists...
Eight TOP 14 transfers you may have missed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2022/23 season is fast approaching, and while some player movements are still to be finalised, some big transfers have flown under the radar. We take a look at eight you may have...
Charles Ollivon to captain France against Japan, Ntamack and Dupont rested
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCharles Ollivon will take over the captain's armband for France's two-test series against Japan in July. France head coach Fabien Galthie has named a 42-man squad to travel to Japan...
Defeated Leinster dominate tournament statistics
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby produced some scintillating rugby on their way to this season’s Heineken Champions Cup final. Although the Irish province were defeated by Stade Rochelais in the showpiece game in...
Racing 92 13-20 La Rochelle: Last year's runners-up to face Leinster in Champions Cup final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is La Rochelle who will fly the flag for France in the European Champions Cup final after beating their Top 14 rivals in Lens. La Rochelle will face Leinster in the European Champions Cup final...
Maiden European meeting for Racing and Stade Rochelais
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRacing 92 face TOP 14 rivals Stade Rochelais for the first time in the Heineken Champions Cup when they meet in the semi-finals at Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens on Sunday. Neither...
Team News: Racing 92 and La Rochelle receive midfield boost
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRacing 92 and La Rochelle have announced their teams for the all-French Champions Cup semi-final on Sunday at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Racing 92 have made five changes to their starting XV...
