Eight TOP 14 transfers you may have missed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2022/23 season is fast approaching, and while some player movements are still to be finalised, some big transfers have flown under the radar. We take a look at eight you may have...
Champions Cup Final: Leinster & La Rochelle Player Ratings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle claim their maiden Champions Cup title defeating four time winners Leinster 21-24 in the final on Saturday. It was Arthur Retiere who sealed the victory coming off the bench to score...
The Fijians and Samoans who could follow the likes of Piutau in trading test teams
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOn 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
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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...
Stats & Facts: Leinster v La Rochelle - Champions Cup Final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup final between Leinster Rugby and Stade Rochelais, here are some stats and facts ahead of the final. MATCH DETAILS LEINSTER...
Mind games aplenty ahead of Champions Cup decider
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the top two teams in Europe gear up for an almighty clash at the Aviva on Saturday to determine who will hoist the trophy, La Rochelle boss Ronan O’Gara is dealing out the confusion in spades....
Victor Vito and Michael Ala'alatoa on the verge of joining an exclusive Champions Cup club
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyVictor 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...
Class of 2022: Retiring Players XV
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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...
Victor Vito: Final is Stade Rochelais’ biggest game
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Rochelais back-row forward Victor Vito has branded next weekend’s Heineken Champions Cup final against Leinster Rugby as “the biggest game in our history”. The French...
