Leinster unchanged from semi-final win over Toulouse
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, as sponsored by Bank of Ireland, has been named to face La Rochelle in the Heineken Champions Cup final in Marseille tomorrow (KO 5.45 local/4.45pm Irish – LIVE on Virgin...
Argentina opener crucial for Blitzboks in London
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCertain things were predictably good about the Springbok Sevens and their HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in recent years – their processes and system, but also the importance of setting the standard...
The Fijians and Samoans who could follow the likes of Piutau in trading test teams
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Friday, Tonga's head coach named his squad for the Pacific Nations Cup & World Cup Qualifier 2022 this July. Included in his squad were the likes of Israel Folau, Charles...
Leinster and La Rochelle prepare for furious battle for Champions Cup title
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021-22 Champions Cup final is imminent and a fiery clash is on the cards, worthy of the occasion. Leinster and La Rochelle will contest the cup at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille and,...
Champions Cup Final Teams: Double Injury Boost For La Rochelle, Three Leinster Milestones
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for Saturday's Champions Cup final at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille have been named. Leinster unchanged from semi-final Will Skelton and Brice Dulin fit for La Rochelle Garry Ringrose...
The latest rumours, player movements and re-signings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe round up the week's latest rumours, signings, and re-signings. Richie Mo'unga re-signs with New Zealand Rugby until at least 2023 Richie Mo'unga has signed...
Makata, Davids to bring the energy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor Sako Makata, watching the Blitzboks grind to a stuttering halt in Toulouse was a painful and frustrating experience, especially knowing how much the team was hurting following their unexpectedly disappointing...
Challenge Cup Final Teams: Cheslin Kolbe returns
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLyon and RC Toulon have named their teams ahead of Friday evening's EPCR Challenge Cup final in Marseille. Jordan Taufua will captain Lyon who have named an entirely...
Stade Rochelais take confidence from Leinster semi-final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup final, Stade Rochelais head coach Ronan O’Gara says his side have studied and taken confidence from their semi-final win over Leinster Rugby last...
Romain and Theo Ntamack re-sign for Toulouse
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySiblings Romain and Theo Ntamack have signed new deals at Toulouse. Romain will remain with the side until 2028, as Theo has signed a new deal until 2025. Romain went into his first full...
