Unions in talks about massive shake-up of international rugby scene
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA massive development is in the pipeline with regard to the international rugby scene. The proposed idea of the Nations Championship – a competition involving twelve teams (England,...
Six Nations would be good for South Africa, says Etzebeth
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEben Etzebeth is open to the idea of South Africa playing in the Six Nations in future, saying he would "love" to participate in the competition. The Springboks are committed to playing in...
Tiernan O'Halloran signs 1-year contract extension with Connacht Rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby’s longest serving current player Tiernan O’Halloran has signed a 1-year contract extension to continue his illustrious career with the club. O’Halloran has made over 200...
Johann van Graan salutes 'warrior' O'Mahony
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster head coach Johann van Graan was in awe of Peter O'Mahony's performance against Toulouse on Saturday in the Champions Cup quarter-final. The Irish Province were knocked out...
Champions Cup and Challenge Cup semi-finals kick-off times and TV coverage confirmed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEPCR has announced the dates, kick-off times and TV coverage of the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup semi-finals. Following a truly epic victory over Munster Rugby, holders,...
Leinster set semi-final date with Toulouse after defeating Leicester
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster overcame Leicester Tigers 23-14 at Welford Road on Saturday to book a semi-final clash with Toulouse. Leo Cullen's charges surged into 20 point lead at halftime, adding three points...
A history of penalty shootouts in rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday's Champions Cup quarter-final between Munster and Toulouse produced a rare occurrence in rugby as the game had to be decided on a shootout. While knock out games in football...
Simelane to join Nkosi at the Bulls next season?
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJake White has started his recruitment drive for next season with the Bulls coach confirming a new signing out wide for next season. The Bulls have qualified for the United Rugby Championship...
Munster lie in wait for defending champs, Toulouse
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA thunderous clash awaits the Aviva Stadium as Munster and Toulouse face off in the first of this weekend’s Champions Cup quarter finals. The match-up promises some of the best that...
Leicester Tigers make one change to their starting XV for Leinster's visit
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has named the Leicester Tigers matchday squad for Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster Rugby at Mattioli Woods Welford Road. Ellis Genge, Julián...
