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Leinster and La Rochelle primed for Champion Cup final rematch

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby and Stade Rochelais face off in the Champions Cup for the second season running as the Irish province look to exact revenge on their French counterparts.   The game kicks off...

Eddie Jones confirms 2023 Wallabies coaching staff

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones has confirmed the side’s coaching staff for the Rugby Championship and Rugby World Cup in France.   The highly experienced coach Brad Davis will assist Jones...

Blitzboks looking to finish World Series strong

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There 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

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dublin 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

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok 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

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok 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

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster 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

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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...