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Tough assignment for Lyon in first European final

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lyon will need to overcome RC Toulon for the first time in the EPCR Challenge Cup if they are to triumph in Friday’s final at Stade Vélodrome.   Lyon, who have reached a European...

Henshaw: Potential fifth European star ‘means everything’

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Centre Robbie Henshaw says the possibility of securing a record-equaling fifth European crown is all the motivation Leinster Rugby need ahead of Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup final.   The...

Victor Vito and Michael Ala'alatoa on the verge of joining an exclusive Champions Cup club

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Victor Vito and Michael Ala'alatoa could join an elite list of players who have won the Champions Cup and Super Rugby title this weekend.       Leinster and La Rochelle lock...

EPCR European Player of the Year shortlist: James Lowe

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

James Lowe’s try-scoring prowess and all-round attacking threat made him an obvious pick for the EPCR European Player of the Year shortlist.   The Leinster Rugby wing is the Heineken...

Leinster ready to take on Stade Rochelais up front

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby are ready to resist Stade Rochelais’ forward power when they meet in the Heineken Champions Cup final.   That is the message from back-row Caelan Doris as the teams prepare...

Class of 2022: Retiring Players XV

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2021/22 season is drawing to a close which means several players will be bringing their careers to an end.   We take a look at these players in the form of XV.   1. Rhys...

Premiership Rugby: Round 25 Review

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 25 of Gallagher Premiership Rugby brought thrills and spills as home semi-finals were secured and stunning comebacks were completed.  It kicked off on Friday night with Bristol Bears edging...

Mako Vunipola targets a third Rugby World Cup after England recall

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens prop Mako Vunipola is eyeing a third Rugby World Cup appearance following his recall to the England squad.   ‘I want to play at the World Cup and I haven’t shied away from that,’...

England men's squad update

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Three players have withdrawn from this week’s England men’s training camp. Nic Dolly (knee) and Lewis Ludlam (thumb) were injured in their club matches this weekend while Joe Launchbury...