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Russell predicts ‘even harder’ semi-final

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Racing 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 Rugby

Racing 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 Rugby

A 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 Rugby

It’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 Rugby

The 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 Rugby

Racing 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 Rugby

The 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 Rugby

Tom 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...