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France name 36-player squad for the 2023 U20s Six Nations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France U20s have named 36 players for the Under-20s Six Nations starting from January 25, 2023.     "After using 43 players in last season's Six Nations Tournament, we have decided to...

Stephan Lewies re-signs for Harlequins

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins has announced that Club Captain Stephan Lewies has re-signed ahead of the 2023/24 season.   Lewies joined Harlequins in 2019 from South African side the Cell C Sharks, where he racked...

Match Preview: Exeter aim to end pool stage on a high

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs are already through to the knockout stage of the Heineken Champions Cup – and will look to thrill the home faithful as they welcome Pool A basement side Castres Olympique for Round...

Match Preview: Leinster looking for another maximum

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Pool A leaders Leinster Rugby will look to underline their supremacy in this season’s Heineken Champions Cup so far when they host Racing 92 on Saturday.   The Irish province have notched...

Match Preview: Quins hope to put Racing positives into practice

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins know they have work to do in Round 4 of the Heineken Champions Cup against Cell C Sharks at Twickenham Stoop on Saturday if they are to qualify for the knockout stages.   Quins...

Carr to lead Vodacom Bulls against Lyon

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Vodacom Bulls have made a few changes to personnel in their matchday 23 that will duel French side, Lyon on Friday 20 January 2023, in round 4 of the 2022/23 Heineken Champions Cup. The Pool A match...

Quins Captain Lewies signs contract extension

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins is pleased to announce that Club Captain Stephan Lewies has re-signed ahead of the 2023/24 season.   Lewies joined Harlequins in 2019 from South African side the Cell C Sharks, where...

Coaches Reveal Key To URC Success In Europe

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

So, what’s the secret behind the success of the United Rugby Championship sides in Europe this season? Well, there seems to be a growing consensus that the addition of the South African sides to...

Scotland name 2023 Six Nations training squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bath Rugby wing Ruaridh McConnochie, Glasgow Warriors centre Stafford McDowall and stand-off Ben Healy, who recently agreed a move to Edinburgh Rugby from Munster, are all named in head coach Gregor Townsend’s...

Eight new faces in France squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fabien Galthié has called on eight uncapped players in his France squad as they look to defend the Guinness Six Nations title they won in such style a year ago.   Les Bleus claimed a first...