Smith to earn 50th cap in Champions Cup opener against Castres
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyFin Smith will mark a half-century of appearances for Northampton Saints as the men this weekend in Black, Green and Gold kick-off their Investec Champions Cup campaign against Castres Olympique...
Chiefs team Named for South African Clash
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs have named their side for their 2024/25 Investec Champions Cup opener against Hollywoodbets Sharks in Durban on Saturday afternoon. Chiefs, who were drawn in Pool One earlier this year,...
Jordie Barrett in line for Leinster debut off the bench
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Bristol Bears in Round 1 of the Investec Champions Cup at Ashton Gate Stadium (KO: 5.30pm, live on Premier Sports 1) has been named...
Glasgow Internationals return for European opener
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors welcome back seven Scotland internationals into the starting lineup for tomorrow’s Investec Champions Cup opener, as Franco Smith’s men welcome Sale Sharks to Scotstoun...
Tigers team named for champions Cup opener in Bordeaux
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have named their side for Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup clash against Bordeaux-Begles at Stade Chaban-Delmas, live on the home of EPCR, Premier Sports. French lock...
Quins name travelling squad to face Racing 92
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins have named their matchday 23 to open their Investec Champions Cup campaign against Racing 92 in Paris on Saturday (20:00 GMT, live on Premier Sports). International stars Marcus Smith and Chandler...
Ireland Edge Out Wallabies In 150 Celebration Test
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Aviva Stadium crowd acclaimed Ireland's thrilling finish to the Autumn Nations Series as they lifted the Lansdowne Cup and marked the IRFU 150 Anniversary in style. Ireland prop Cian Healy received...
Marler prepares for fitting finale against Bears
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is fitting that Joe Marler will call time on his rugby career against Bristol Bears – after all, he was so important for Harlequins that they flew him in on a helicopter for the most famous...
Ireland could drop to third in World Rugby rankings
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this weekend's Autumn Nations Series and Rugby Europe matches. Permutation highlights: Ireland cannot improve their rating with victory over Australia...
Farrell Names Ireland Team For 150th Anniversary Match Against Australia
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Men’s Match Day Squad for Saturday’s 150th Anniversary Test against Australia at a sold-out Aviva Stadium (Kick-off 3.10pm). Ireland...
