Rory Arnold praises Heineken Champions Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Toulousain lock Rory Arnold has labelled the Heineken Champions Cup “one of the pinnacles of world rugby” as he gears up to face Leinster Rugby in the semi-finals at the Aviva Stadium...
Toulouse claim semi-final spot after beating Munster on place kicks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse beat Munster Rugby 2-4 on place kicks to reach the Champions Cup semi-finals after a breathtaking 24-24 draw at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. 100 minutes of rugby couldn't separate...
Should this have been a red card? Rory Arnold yellow carded for tip tackle on Simon Zebo
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse lock Rory Arnold was yellow carded for this tackle on Simon Zebo during the Champions Cup clash between Munster and Toulouse at Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Referee Luke Pearce and his...
The Star-Studded XV of Top 14 players whose contracts are expiring
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021/22 season is drawing to a close and several Top 14 players have their contracts expiring. French website All Rugby has released a the list of players whose contracts are expiring...
Champions Cup Team of the Week - Round of 16
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a thrilling weekend of action and many games still in the balance ahead of the second round of the double headers we present the Ultimate Rugby's Team of the Week. 1. Bevan Rodd - Sale Sharks 2....
TEAM NEWS: 100 Up for Timoney, Dupont recovers from illness
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster host Toulouse in the second leg of their round of 16 clash on Saturday 16 April 2022. Toulouse head to the Kingspan off the back of 20-26 defeat at home with both sides vying for a...
Ulster look to do the double on defending champs, Toulouse
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter pulling off a great victory at Stade Toulousain last week, Ulster will take the field at Kingspan Stadium with soaring confidence as they eye the Champions Cup trophy. The Northern...
Stats & Facts: Champions Round of 16, second leg
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA look at the stats and facts ahead of the weekend's round of 16 second leg fixtures. LEINSTER v CONNACHT Leinster Rugby won 26-21 in their Round of 16 – 1st Leg clash...
Wales welcome back Adams, Samu to replace Wallabies captain Hooper
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales will have British and Irish Lions wing Josh Adams back in the side when they take on Australia this weekend. Josh Adams has been passed fit to start for Wales and Pete Samu...
Tupou, Alaalatoa return for Wallabies final 2021 Test
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTighthead props Taniela Tupou and Allan Alaalatoa have both made full recoveries to be named to take their place for the Wallabies final Test of 2021 against Wales on Saturday evening (local time). Tupou...