Robin McBryde Says Welsh Players Will Be Out To Impress The Returning Warren Gatland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRobin McBryde heads back to Wales this week in the firm belief that a certain other individual’s return will be having a major galvanising effect on players there. The 37-times capped ex-hooker...
Tipuric: Montpellier win one of Ospreys’ best
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys captain Justin Tipuric believes the Welsh region’s stunning victory at Montpellier Hérault Rugby in Round 2 of the Heineken Champions Cup was one of their best ever in EPCR competitions. The...
Bernard Laporte steps back from FFR presidency until corruption appeal is heard
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBernard Laporte will step back from his role as president of the French Rugby Federation after his corruption conviction, but he could return to the top office. Former France coach Laporte...
Pressure mounts on Laporte as FFR ethics committee demands president stands down
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBernard Laporte has been told he must stand down as president of the French Rugby Federation after his corruption conviction, reports said on Friday. Former France coach Laporte had signalled...
Ospreys stun Montpellier
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys recorded a famous Heineken Champions Cup win at Montpellier Hérault Rugby on Saturday night as they triumphed 21-10 at GGL Stadium. The Welsh region shocked the TOP 14 champions...
London Irish face tough task on South Africa trip
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish are looking for their first win of this year’s Heineken Champions Cup as they travel to South Africa to take on the DHL Stormers on Saturday. Irish fell 32-27 at home...
London Irish boss speaks ahead of Stormers challenge
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter coming away from Montpellier empty-handed, the Exiles find themselves in a hot and summery Cape Town where they will do battle with the reigning URC champions, the Stormers. After an electric...
Bernard Laporte suspends himself from World Rugby role as ethics chief investigates vice-chairman
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBernard Laporte has stepped away from his role as vice-chairman of World Rugby in what was described as a "self-suspension" after receiving a two-year suspended prison sentence for corruption. The...
Booth Believes Ospreys Can Regain Control
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys head coach Toby Booth is calling on his players to cut out unforced errors as they seek to turn their form around amid a tricky fixture list. Toby Booth’s team have only recorded...
South African clubs help Champions Cup kick off in style
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2022/23 Champions Cup began in superb fashion this weekend as the three debuting South African clubs immediately made their mark in Round 1. Vodacom Bulls and Lyon produced arguably...
