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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...

‘The difference isn’t that big’ – Gibson-Park on Byrne replacing Sexton

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby miss fly-half Johnny Sexton’s immense quality and experience, but Ross Byrne has slotted in his role more or less seamlessly, according to scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park.   The...

2023 EPCR Player of the Year shortlist: Antoine Dupont

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stade Toulousain scrum-half Antoine Dupont is again included on the five-man shortlist for the EPCR Player of the Year award after another superlative campaign.   The France international,...

Oval Insights: How the Champions Cup final will be won and lost

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Demonstrating the challenge of campaigning on two fronts, Heineken Champions Cup finalists Leinster and Stade Rochelais go into this weekend’s Grand Final on the back of losses.   You...

Caelan Doris And Neve Jones Named Players of the Year

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster and Ireland’s Caelan Doris has been named Ireland’s Men’s XVs Players’ Players of the Year 2023 by his fellow players at the Rugby Players Ireland Awards. Back-row...

Dillyn Leyds wary of Leinster response after domestic ‘hit’

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stade Rochelais back Dillyn Leyds has warned that Leinster Rugby will be looking to “come back firing shots” in Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup final in Dublin.   The Irish...

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...

Johan Goosen picks up the Gilbert Golden Boot Award

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Johan Goosen has been named the winner at the 2022/23 URC Awards picking up the Gilbert Golden Boot.     This prize recognises the season’s most accurate place-kicker,...

Glasgow ‘in really good place’ for first EPCR final

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors back Stafford McDowall has warned that the Scottish side are “in a really good place” heading into their first EPCR final, against French side RC Toulon on Friday in the...

Kerr-Barlow: La Rochelle understand ‘temperament’ required to win final

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stade Rochelais scrum-half Tawera Kerr-Barlow says his side understand the mindset required to win a Heineken Champions Cup final after their past two experiences.   The TOP 14 side were beaten...