Billy Vunipola helps Saracens power past Munster into Champions Cup final
7 years ago by The Guardian• Saracens 32-16 Munster• Man-of-the-match Vunipola booed throughout gameSaracens reached their third Champions Cup final in four years with a decisive, if hard-fought, victory over Munster, who fell...
Watch: Conor Murray nails a long range penalty
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster and Ireland scrumhalf is a man of many talents and in the semi-final against Saracens he showed off his goal kicking abilities by nailing this long range penalty. It's a monster!! 😱Conor...
Azema signs new Clermont contract
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFranck Azema will become the longest-serving coach in Clermont Auvergne's history if he sees out a new deal until 2023. Franck Azema has signed a new contract to remain as Clermont Auvergne's...
Munster aim to overcome Champions Cup semi-final sticking point
7 years ago by The Guardian• Munster have lost past six at this stage in the cup• Saracens’ Mako Vunipola fit for Ricoh Arena semi-finalThe last time Saracens won the European Champions Cup, in 2017, they defeated Glasgow...
Warriors confirm player departures
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarriors have announced that eight players will be leaving the club at the end of the current season. England centre Ben Te’o, former Samoa back-row forward Alafoti Faosiliva, flankers...
Brad Barritt: ‘I had to be selfish and tell my three-year-old son to fill the ice machine’
7 years ago by The GuardianThe Saracens captain has relied on the goodwill of his family to recover from an ankle injury in time to tackle Munster in Saturday’s Champions Cup semi-finalLittle escapes the TV cameras now poking...
Champions Cup Semi-Finals Preview
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis weekend we are set for two titanic battles in the Champions Cup semi-finals as English giants Saracens host Irish powerhouse Munster and Reigning champions Leinster host high flying Toulouse. The...
World Cup winner Olivier to retire at end of season
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarriors’ World Cup-winning centre Wynand Olivier has announced that he will retire from playing at the end of the season. Olivier’s glittering career includes 38 Springboks...
Pat Lam returns to coach the Baabaas
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPat Lam will take charge of the Barbarians once more when they return to face an England XV on June 2. The Bristol Bears coach led the side to a record-breaking 63-45 win at Twickenham in...
The Breakdown | Return of the flamboyant fly-half: daring No 10s are back in fashion
7 years ago by The GuardianAn outside-half who poses an attacking threat is once more a premium product and the Champions Cup semis will provide a fascinating contrast in stylesIt has been a season when No 10s have come back in...
