Russell predicts ‘even harder’ semi-final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRacing 92 fly-half Finn Russell believes their Heineken Champions Cup semi-final with Stade Rochelais on Sunday will probably be “even harder” than their hard-fought quarter-final against...
Finn Russell leads charge as Racing 92 dismantle Sale
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRacing 92 secured passage to the Champions Cup semi-finals after a 41-22 home win over the Sale Sharks. Sale missed an early penalty, with Racing slotting two kicks at goal to lead 6-0. Sale got...
Champions Cup: QF highlights ahead of the semis
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA thrilling quarter-final round in the Champions Cup grabbed the attention of Europe this weekend as the semi-finals take on a distinctly Franco-Irish look. A titanic struggle at the Aviva...
Rumble at the Stade Marcel-Deflandre as Montpellier challenge La Rochelle
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s an all-French affair at Stade Marcel-Deflandre as Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle host Montpellier. Last round, La Rochelle had the better of Bordeaux on the former’s...
Two key players return for Sale Sharks' Champions Cup quarter-final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sale Sharks have been boosted by two returning stars ahead of their trip to Paris where they face Racing 92 in the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup (Kick-Off 3pm BST – Live on BT Sport,...
Camille Chat's long-term deal is one of 14 new re-signings confirmed by Racing 92
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRacing 92 has confirmed a host of re-signings ahead of next season. The Top 14 club are still in the running for a domestic playoff place and face the Sale Sharks in the Champions Cup quarter-finals...
11 Facts ahead of the Champions Cup quarter-finals
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Champions Cup quarter-finals kick off this weekend with Munster hosting Toulouse at the Aviva Stadium in the opening game on Saturday. The all-French clash between La Rochelle and Montpellier...
Tom Youngs announces retirement from rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Youngs has confirmed his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect. The 35-year-old retires after making 215 appearances for Leicester Tigers, as well as gaining 28...