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Bordeaux partways with coach Christophe Urios

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Union Bordeaux Bègles have announced the departure of head coach Christophe Urios.   Urios led Bordeaux to back-to-back Top 14 semi-finals as well as a Champions Cup semi-final during...

France call up 15 extra players ahead of Bok Test

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France have called up 15 extra players ahead of their Test against South Africa, including a replacement for injured lock Killian Geraci.   Geraci was a late withdrawal from France’s 30-29...

The Scots square off against Fiji for the ninth time

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

For the ninth time in their histories, the Scots and Fiji will lock horns, this time at Murrayfield.   Fiji will have braced themselves for a backlash from Scotland after the latter came agonisingly...

Changed Wallaby squad gear up for battle with les Bleus

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After the narrowest of victories over Scotland last weekend, the Wallabies will face an altogether different challenge on Saturday when they square off against the mighty Les Bleus at Stade de France.   Through...

Dupont and Ntamack return in strong France team to face Australia

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack return to the France starting XV that will face Australia at the Stade de France on Saturday (kick-off 20:00 UK).   The Toulouse halfback pairing were rested during...

Ulster ready for match-up against Munster

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Meeting for the first time since Ulster’s 36-17 victory over Munster in last season’s URC quarter-final at Kingspan Stadium, the Ulster men are this time on the road to Thomond Park to face...

Stade Francais confirm three new signings including Springbok Vincent Koch

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stade Francais have confirmed the signing of Vincent Koch and Paolo Odogwu from Wasps as well as Fijian utility back Peniasi Dakuwaqa.   Springbok tighthead prop arrives from Wasps after failing...

Great Britain 7s: Core squads and coaching structure for 2023 World Rugby Sevens Series campaign confirmed

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Great Britain 7s (GB7s) are pleased to confirm the core men’s and women’s squads and coaching structure for the 2023 World Rugby Sevens Series. Scotland 7s head coach Ciaran Beattie has...