Blitzboks looking to finish World Series strong
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThere is no doubt that a core of experienced Blitzboks available for the final two legs of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series has boosted the confidence of the squad, players and management alike. The...
Dublin’s past Champions Cup finals
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDublin has hosted three previous Heineken Champions Cup finals – two at the old Lansdowne Road and one at the Aviva Stadium, venue for this year’s showpiece between Leinster Rugby and Stade...
Soyizwapi: Job at hand remains the most important
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Sevens captain Siviwe Soyizwapi said the fact that he will run out in his 50th HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series tournament in Toulouse on Friday is a special personal milestone, but his job for...
Soyizwapi hits 50 as Geduld returns for Blitzboks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Sevens captain Siviwe Soyizwapi will make his 50th HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series appearance for the Blitzboks in Toulouse next weekend after being named in a squad that feature five players...
Leinster’s route to Champions Cup final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby reached their seventh Heineken Champions Cup final last weekend with their semi-final drubbing of Stade Toulousain. Here we look at how they booked their slot for an Aviva Stadium date...
Sheehan says Leinster ‘depth’ will be key
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe strength in depth Leinster Rugby possess will be a crucial factor leading into the Heineken Champions Cup final, according to hooker Dan Sheehan. The Irish province crushed Stade Toulousain...
Superb Leinster blitz Toulouse to reach Heineken Champions Cup final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby booked their place in the Heineken Champions Cup final with a sensational 41-22 thrashing of Stade Toulousain at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. The Irish province replicated...
Rob Baxter targets a vintage display as Exeter aim to taste victory in Bordeaux
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRob Baxter accepts that Exeter will need to get “an awful lot right” when they tackle Heineken Champions Cup holders La Rochelle in this season’s semi-finals. But Exeter will arrive...