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Bruiser Brok still breathing the fire of a Dragon

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Where does DHL Stormers veteran Brok Harris stay when he is in Newport? The affectionate response is: AT HOME.   Harris, who played his 150th match for the Cape Town-based DHL Stormers a fortnight...

Cian Healy awarded after reaching record breaking milestone

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Irish prop Cian Healy became the Champions Cup's all-time record appearance maker in Leinster's win over Northampton. The Ireland and Leinster veteran was brought on as a sub in the latter stages of the...

Clermont share a similar history to the Hollywoodbets Sharks

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Clermont-Auvergne team that the Hollywoodbets Sharks will face in Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup semifinal in London has had a few lean years but they will be arriving at the Stoop in good...

Ireland star Gordon D’Arcy on Leinster’s double trouble

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Ireland star Gordon D’Arcy says it is taking an “enormous effort” for Leinster Rugby to be competing for silverware on two fronts.   The Dublin-based outfit are the only...

Lions maul lackluster Leinster

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

There have been times that the Emirates Lions have failed to use their home conditions, but not this time, as they exploded out of the blocks with their tempo game to lay the platform for a comprehensive...

United Rugby Championship Round 14 Preview

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster Rugby v Cardiff Rugby, Friday 7.35pm Cardiff boss Matt Sherratt has faced a welcome selection dilemma ahead of his team’s trip to Belfast. He’s had more numbers to choose from than...

Investec Champions Cup semi-final matchups and details confirmed

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the Investec Champions Cup quarter-final stage drawing closer to their conclusion, we start to look ahead to what the semi-final matches will look like this season. The quarter-final...

Leinster vs La Rochelle: The Top Performers

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The fixture between last seasons finalists Leinster and La Rochelle, was more reminiscent of a one sided drubbing than it was a test match level fixture between two franchise rivals. The French outfit...

Bordeaux v Harlequins: A look at the numbers

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

After creating history last week, Quins have gone a step further in their quest for European francshise rugby's most coveted prize, the Champions Cup. For the first time in their history, Harlequins made...

Leinster team named for La Rochelle match

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Leinster Rugby team to take on La Rochelle in the Investec Champions Cup Quarter-Final tomorrow evening at the Aviva Stadium has been named by Head Coach Leo Cullen. Caelan Doris captains the team...