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Raymond Rhule scores the opening try of the Champions Cup Final

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Raymond Rhule combined with his fellow Springbok, Dillyn Leyds, to score the opening try of the Champions Cup Final to give La Rochelle the lead after 12 minute   LEYDS! RHULE! ⚡️What a try!...

Intrigue ahead of final as O'Gara and Sexton are rivals once more

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saturday’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...

Spain to appeal independent judicial committee decision

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Spain have lodged an appeal against the independent Judicial Committee’s decision in respect of a breach of the World Rugby eligibility regulation in the context of Europe region Rugby World Cup...

The Fijians and Samoans who could follow the likes of Piutau in trading test teams

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On Friday, Tonga's head coach named his squad for the Pacific Nations Cup & World Cup Qualifier 2022 this July.     Included in his squad were the likes of Israel Folau, Charles...

Leinster and La Rochelle prepare for furious battle for Champions Cup title

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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 Rugby

  The 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 Rugby

We 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...

Richie Mo'unga has re-signed for New Zealand Rugby until at least 2023

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Richie Mo'unga has signed a new deal for New Zealand until next year's World Cup in France.     The 28-year-old has also re-committed to the Crusaders and Canterbury.    The...

Makata, Davids to bring the energy

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

For Sako Makata, watching the Blitzboks grind to a stuttering halt in Toulouse was a painful and frustrating experience, especially knowing how much the team was hurting following their unexpectedly disappointing...

Challenge Cup Final Teams: Cheslin Kolbe returns

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lyon and RC Toulon have named their teams ahead of Friday evening's EPCR Challenge Cup final in Marseille.       Jordan Taufua will captain Lyon who have named an entirely...