La Rochelle: The Foundations of a Return to the Top
37 minutes ago by Ultimate RugbyFor several years, Stade Rochelais established themselves as one of the most formidable sides in European rugby. Back-to-back Investec Champions Cup titles in 2022 and 2023 confirmed their status among...
Where to watch Round 1 of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup 2026/27
2 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyThrilling fixtures are on the menu as the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup return this Friday. The long-awaited return of club rugby’s biggest competitions has finally arrived!...
La Rochelle ready for Lions challenge
5 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyLock Theo McFarland says the Lions must expect a confident La Rochelle when the teams meet in their Investec Champions Cup opener at Stade Marcel-Deflandre on Saturday. The Joburgers are making their...
Hollywoodbets Sharks Tour Squad
8 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyHollywoodbets Sharks head coach JP Pietersen has selected a 28-man squad that leaves this week for his team’s three overseas matches taking place in France, Wales and Ireland over the next three...
Racing 92 star still in hospital after traffic accident as France prop has 'period of recovery at home'
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyRacing 92 have provided an update on centre Paul Costes following his traffic accident last week, revealing the 23-year-old remains in hospital. The former France U20 international was involved...
Springbok makes timely Stormers return
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyEvan Roos will make his return to action for the Stormers when they open their Investec Champions Cup campaign against Bristol Bears at DHL Stadium on Saturday. The Springbok loose forward returns from...
Mario Ledesma and Shaun Edwards join the coaching staff of Los Pumas
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyJust weeks before the continuation of the Nations Championship in Europe in November, the addition of Mario Ledesma and Shaun Edwards to the Los Pumas coaching staff was confirmed. Ledesma will serve as...
Gibson-Park a doubt for start of Champions Cup in France
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyJamison Gibson-Park is a doubt for Leinster’s Champions Cup opener against Clermont Auvergne next Saturday, as the Ireland scrum-half is still sidelined through injury. Gibson-Park was due to travel...
Boris Stankovich joins the Highlanders coaching team
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have bolstered their coaching programme with the appointment of experienced forwards coach Boris Stankovich, who will join the club on a two-year contract ahead of the 2027 DHL Super Rugby...
Joe El-Abd to take up Top 14 role following 2027 Rugby World Cup
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby can confirm that men’s team assistant coach Joe El-Abd will take up a role in the French Top 14 following the conclusion of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.“I’m incredibly...
