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Kolisi to join Racing 92 following 2023 World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks can confirm that Siya Kolisi has been granted an early release from his contract, to join French club Racing 92 after the 2023 Rugby World Cup.  The Springbok captain joined the Cell C...

James Tracy forced to retire from rugby

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby hooker James Tracy has this morning announced he has been forced to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds due to a neck injury he suffered in April 2022.   Despite his...

Tabai Matson: We’re back in the hunt

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins head coach Tabai Matson believes his side are back in contention for qualification for the Heineken Champions Cup knockout stage, after almost squandering the chance to record their first...

Bath confirm signing of Finn Russell

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bath Rugby have confirmed that Finn Russell will join their ranks at the conclusion of the current season.   Russell has been plying his trade with Racing 92 since 2018 but recent contractual discussions...

Finn Russell and Racing 92 to part ways

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Racing 92 flyhalf’s contract expires at the end of the 2022-2023 season.   Discussions based on a mutual desire for an extension were therefore initiated, but no financial agreement could...

Unbeaten records on line as Leinster host Gloucester

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby host Gloucester Rugby in Round 2 of Heineken Champions Cup action on Friday evening as both sides look to maintain winning starts to their Pool A campaigns.   Last week, Leinster...

Leinster: Cullen announces team to face Gloucester

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Gloucester Rugby in the Heineken Champions Cup tomorrow, in the RDS Arena, has been named by Leo Cullen (KO: 8pm – live on...

Skivington shares thoughts ahead of formidable Leinster challenge

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two winners from Round 1 will do battle in Dublin this weekend as Irish giants Leinster host the Cherry & Whites.   Last weekend, Leinster showed just how much of a force they will be in this...