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Leinster’s Nienaber relishing a season like no other

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby’s World Cup-winning coach Jacques Nienaber says they are privileged to be experiencing a season like no other.   With the RDS being redeveloped, the Irish giants have adopted...

SA teams look for improvement on Super Saturday

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

While the Sharks and Cheetahs will look to build on their encouraging starts to the Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup last week, the Bulls, Stormers, and Lions will target a strong comeback after suffering...

Match Day Programme: Bristol vs Leinster

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fixture: Bristol Bears vs Leinster Venue: Ashton Gate, Bristol, UK Kickoff Time: 17:30 (GMT) Referee: Pierre Brousset   Head-to-head Played: Played: 13 Toulouse Wins: 6 Ulster...

Match Day Programme: Toulouse vs Ulster

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

    Fixture: Stade Toulousain vs Ulster Venue: Stade Toulousain, Toulouse, France Kickoff Time: 15:15 (GMT) Referee: Adam Leal    Head-to-head Played: Played:...

URC Round 7 Preview

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors v Scarlets, 7.35pm, Friday   Blair Murray’s hectic start to the season continues as he goes straight back into the Scarlets team for the clash with the BKT URC champions at...

Top 14 | A look at the Irish, English, Welsh and Scottish

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 2 of the Top 14 gets underway today with Toulon hosting Castres and it finishes on Sunday night with Toulouse hosting La Rochelle. Here is a look at the players and coaches involved from the United...

Ben Volavola joins Leicester Tigers

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ben Volavola has joined the Leicester Tigers senior men’s squad for the 2024/25 season. The Fiji international, capable of covering multiple positions in the backs, has played over 200 professional...

Italy U20s make changes ahead of crucial Australia clash

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy's Under 20 national team prepared for their second match of the World Rugby U20 Championship against Australia, coming away with a win against debutants Georgia, securing a 35-11 win. With 48 hours...

TOP14 Review: Plenty still to play for as Spring break arrives

8 months ago by James Harrington

James Harrington examines the state of play in French rugby’s Top 14, after the 20th round of the season. Twenty rounds of the Top 14 season completed. Six to go, broken by the return of the Champions...