David Strettle to retire at the end of the season
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens and England winger David Strettle has announced that he will retire at the end of the season following an illustrious 17-year career. The 35-year-old first picked up a ball aged...
Staying focused for the Semi Final losers
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster, Sale, Harlequins and Toulouse all bowed out of their European competitions this weekend but all 4 sides need to put that aside as they return to domestic action this weekend. Munster...
Leinster set up Saracens showdown after proving too strong for Toulouse
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHolders Leinster will have the chance to retain their European Champions Cup crown after defeating Toulouse in Dublin on Sunday. Leinster kept alive their hopes of retaining the European...
Leinster vs Toulouse - All you need to know
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster vs Toulouse Reigning champions Leinster won their fourth Champions Cup title last season when they beat Racing 92 15-12 in Bilbao, whereas Toulouse have to go back to 2010 for their last European...
Combined XV: Leinster v Toulouse
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster and Toulouse will go head to head at the Aviva Stadium today to decide who will meet Saracens in the Champions Cup final at St. James Park. Both teams have been incredible throughout...
Clermont hold off Harlequins to reach Challenge Cup final
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont Auvergne held off a Harlequins fightback to triumph 32-27 and set up an all-French final against La Rochelle in the European Challenge Cup. The Top 14 side led 32-8 after 55 minutes of the...
La Rochelle edge past Sale to book Challenge Cup final berth
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle booked their place in the European Challenge Cup final for the first time thanks to a tightly contested 24-20 win over Sale Sharks. In a frantic encounter at Stade Marcel-Deflandre, the...
Farrell guides Saracens into Champions Cup final
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Rhodes and Billy Vunipola scored tries but Owen Farrell's 22 points from the tee were key for Saracens against Munster. Owen Farrell's trusty boot propelled Saracens to a 32-16...
Aaron Cruden's return to the Chiefs appears unlikely
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA return to New Zealand for former All Black flyhalf Aaron Cruden has been deemed to be highly unlikely by Chiefs chief executive Michael Collins. A season-ending ACL injury to Damian...
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...
