Thumbs up from Nienaber as Boks wrap up Durban camp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber said he was satisfied that the small group of players present at the first of two preparation camps in Durban this month had reached their objectives as they launch into...
Match Preview: Challenge Cup final to see new winner crowned
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFriday night’s EPCR Challenge Cup final will see one club lift the trophy for the first time as Glasgow Warriors clash with RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium. 17 clubs have won the EPCR...
Oval Insights: How the Champions Cup final will be won and lost
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDemonstrating 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...
Dillyn Leyds wary of Leinster response after domestic ‘hit’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStade 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 RugbyThe 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 RugbyJohan 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,...
‘The worse dressing room I’ve experienced’ – Leinster fuelled by 2022 heartbreak
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby are using the agony of defeat in last season’s Heineken Champions Cup final as motivation in the 2023 showpiece game, according to back-row forward Caelan Doris. The...
Glasgow ‘in really good place’ for first EPCR final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow 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...
Lancaster: Champions Cup final is do or die
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby senior coach Stuart Lancaster has admitted that Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup final against Stade Rochelais is “do or die” for the Irish province after Munster Rugby...
URC Awards: Try of the Season & Ironman Named
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton centre Joaquin Riera and Emirates Lions full-back Quan Horn have added their names to the United Rugby Championship Awards list picking up Try of the Season and the Ironman awards respectively. Benetton...
