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Premiership

2021 - 2022

Anglo-Irish rivalry at its best: Leicester vs Leinster

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A great Anglo-Irish clash is set for Welford Road as the Premiership log-leaders lock horns with the number one side in the URC.    Leinster were impressive in their Round of 16 2nd Leg as...

Rumble at the Stade Marcel-Deflandre as Montpellier challenge La Rochelle

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It’s an all-French affair at Stade Marcel-Deflandre as Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle host Montpellier.    Last round, La Rochelle had the better of Bordeaux on the former’s...

Harlequins sign South African second row Irne Herbst from Benetton

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Club is delighted to announce the signing of second row Irné Herbst ahead of the 2022/23 season      Joining from United Rugby Championship side Benetton Rugby following...

Dave Porecki re-signs with Rugby Australia & Waratahs until 2024

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia and the NSW Waratahs are pleased to announce Dave Porecki has signed a two-year extension that will see him remain in Australian Rugby until at least the end of 2024.  The 29-year-old...

A return to Leinster for Seán O'Brien?

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Celebrated Irish loose-forward Sean O’Brien could find himself back in the mix at his old club Leinster in the near future as the latter look to fill the void which will be left by Denis Leamy, who...

The Star-Studded XV of Top 14 players whose contracts are expiring

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2021/22 season is drawing to a close and several Top 14 players have their contracts expiring.   French website All Rugby has released a the list of players whose contracts are expiring...

Exeter Chiefs confirm the seventh player departure ahead of next season

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs prop Sam Nixon is the seventh confirmed departure from the Premiership club ahead of next season.   The prop will join French PROD2 club Grenoble on a two-year deal and told Exeter's...

French clubs battling on two fronts as Top 14 race heats up

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six French clubs are in action across the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup quarter-finals this weekend but none have secured a playoff spot in the Top 14.   In the most competitive season since...