Former All Black greats favour Papalii over captain Cane for Ireland Series
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks' captain Sam Cane shouldn't wear the no.7 jersey for the upcoming test series against Ireland in July, according to former All Blacks Sir John Kirwan, Mils Muliaina and Jeff Wilson. Cane...
PODCAST: Ian Foster lifts the lid on the selectors thinking ahead of Ireland Series
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Ian Foster joined the All Blacks podcast to look back on his playing career, answer fan questions, discuss the 2022 All Blacks squad naming and much more. On the All...
Blitzboks to face Australia in London Cup quarter-finals
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Sevens returned to winning ways in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at Twickenham on Saturday, beating Argentina, Ireland and Kenya to top Pool D at the HSBC London Sevens, the penultimate...
Intrigue ahead of final as O'Gara and Sexton are rivals once more
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday’s Heineken Champions Cup final has no shortage of individual contests, but one if the most intriguing is the somewhat unorthodox one between Leinster flyhalf and captain Johnny Sexton and...
Leinster unchanged from semi-final win over Toulouse
3 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...
Leinster and La Rochelle prepare for furious battle for Champions Cup title
3 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
3 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
3 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...
‘A happy medium’ the secret behind van der Flier’s form
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby flanker Josh van der Flier believes his scintillating recent form is down to finding a balance in his game. The Ireland international comes into the Heineken Champions Cup...
Jack McGrath Confirmed As One Of Five Departees From Ulster
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby have paid tribute to the five Senior Men’s players leaving at the end of this season. There is over 250 Ulster caps worth of experience...
