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Everything you need to know ahead of the PRO14 Rainbow Cup Final

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Bulls will be aiming to make history and land their first European trophy when they face Italian side Benetton in the Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup Final at the Stadio Di Comunale Monigo in Treviso on...

Trevor Brennan's son Joshua to lead France u20s, Ntamack starts

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France kick off their u20 Six Nations campaign against England on Saturday at Cardiff Arms Park.   The side will be captained by Joshua Brennan, the son of former Ireland international...

Profiles of the 16 teams in the United Rugby Championship

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In the wake of the exciting announcement of the brand new United Rugby Championship, scheduled to kick off in September this year, here follows the particulars of the 16 participating teams:     South...

A history of penalty shootouts in rugby

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saturday's Top 14 Access Match produced a rare occurrence in rugby as the game had to be decided on a shootout.    While knock out games in football will often go to penalty shootouts, the...

Bulls confirm traveling squad to Italy

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The  Bulls have announced an exciting traveling squad, to embark on their inaugural quest to Italy to be crowned Pro Rugby Rainbow Cup Champions.   The 28-man travelling party will be...

10 in, 12 out as Toulon confirm the signings of Quinn Roux and Cornell du Preez

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Toulon have began their preparations for the 2021/22 season having confirmed the 12 players who will be leaving the club at the end of the season as well as the nine new signings.    Taofifenua...

Watch: Steffon Armitage slots the match winning kick for Biarritz in a penalty shootout

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Not since the 2009 Champions Cup semi-final between Leicester Tigers and Cardiff has a top-flight European match or any top-flight match gone to a penalty shootout.   However, on Saturday that all...

England U20 squad announced for Six Nations

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s U20 head coach Alan Dickens has named his 32-player squad for the 2021 Six Nations Championship to take place in Cardiff later this month.   Six players included in the squad...

Fussell and James join Wales U20s coaching setup

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ospreys duo of Richard Fussell and Paul James join Wales U20s coaching setup.      U20s Head coach Ioan Cunningham will head up a vastly experienced quartet of coaches as Wales U20’s...

Italy name squad for Under-20s Six Nations

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy have named a squad of 32 players for the 2021 Under-20s Six Nations ahead of their opening clash against hosts Wales.         The Azzurrini have been narrowly beaten...