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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...

This week's rumours, signings and re-signings

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We round up the week's latest rumours, signings, and re-signings.       PREMIERSHIP RUGBY   Bath Bath Rugby have confirmed the departure of a club legend with Semesa...

EPCR European Player of the Year shortlist: Caelan Doris

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby back-row forward Caelan Doris has been named on the final EPCR European Player of the Year shortlist after a series of excellent performances in the Heineken Champions Cup.     The...

Blood & Mud Rugby Podcast: The Lord Haw Haw of Dubai

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Blood and mud chat the European weekend, the incoming playoffs and a certain player of semi-decent stature's latest antics  

Kerr-Barlow setback for Stade Rochelais

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stade Rochelais scrum-half Tawera Kerr-Barlow has announced that he is out of the Heineken Champions Cup final against Leinster Rugby on May 28 due to a hand injury.     The 31-year-old...

Star-studded line-up for EPCR European Player of the Year shortlist

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As the countdown begins in earnest to the showpiece Heineken Champions Cup final in Marseille, in-form candidates from Leinster Rugby and Stade Rochelais are not surprisingly dominating the prestigious...

Stade Rochelais’ resilience pleases O’Gara

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ronan O’Gara hailed Stade Rochelais’ mental strength as they reached a second successive Heineken Champions Cup final with victory over Racing 92.   La Rochelle saw off Racing...

Finn Russell bemoans missed opportunities

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Finn Russell has spoken of his disappointment after La Rochelle knocked Racing 92 out of the Champions Cup in the semi-final on Sunday.   La Rochelle will face Leinster in the European Champions...