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Glasgow went from ‘tough conversations’ to Challenge Cup final

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors captain Kyle Steyn has revealed how he and his teammates promised a refreshed mindset ahead of this season, which has culminated in an EPCR Challenge Cup final.   The Scottish...

Thumbs up from Nienaber as Boks wrap up Durban camp

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said he was satisfied that the small group of players present at the first of two preparation camps in Durban this month had reached their objectives as they launch into...

Match Preview: Challenge Cup final to see new winner crowned

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Friday night’s EPCR Challenge Cup final will see one club lift the trophy for the first time as Glasgow Warriors clash with RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium.   17 clubs have won the EPCR...

Springboks switch to Test mode in Durban

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks made the big switch to Test mode on Wednesday as they returned to the training field in Durban at the first of two preparation camps this month to kick into gear for the international season.   This...

Preview: Sale Sharks vs Leicester Tigers

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Salford City Stadium becomes the fourteenth different venue to host a Gallagher Premiership Rugby semi-final fixture. Sale’s only previous home match at this stage was a 22-12 victory over...

URC Awards: 2022/23 Elite XV Has Been Named

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All five participating nations were represented in the United Rugby Championship Elite XV for the 2022/23 season.   Ireland accounted for six of the 15 players selected, which were determined by...

Nominees Announced For Rugby Players Ireland Awards

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Caelan Doris, Mack Hansen, Hugo Keenan and Dan Sheehan were today announced as nominees for the prestigious Bank of Ireland Men’s XVs Players’ Player of the Year Award. Set to be hosted...

Five players to leave Glasgow Warriors

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Five players will be moving on from Glasgow Warriors at the end of the current campaign, after the club confirmed its list of leavers for 2022/23 The group will join Ryan Wilson –...

Scotland name training squad for 2023 Rugby World Cup

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Gregor Townsend has named an extended 41-player Scotland squad for this year’s Rugby World Cup.   The group will be led by captain Jamie Ritchie and will be trimmed...

Gregor Townsend signs new Scotland deal

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has signed a contract extension which will see him lead the side up until April 2026. Townsend began his term in 2017 and has since become the longest...