Oval Insights: How the Champions Cup final will be won and lost
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDemonstrating the challenge of campaigning on two fronts, Heineken Champions Cup finalists Leinster and Stade Rochelais go into this weekend’s Grand Final on the back of losses. You...
Dillyn Leyds wary of Leinster response after domestic ‘hit’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Rochelais back Dillyn Leyds has warned that Leinster Rugby will be looking to “come back firing shots” in Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup final in Dublin. The Irish...
Los Pumas international, Mayco Vivas, commits to new deal at Kingsholm
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentine international, Mayco Vivas, has signed a new contract to stay at Kingsholm next season. Vivas joined the Cherry & Whites in October, becoming the fourth Puma in the squad alongside Santi...
‘The worse dressing room I’ve experienced’ – Leinster fuelled by 2022 heartbreak
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby are using the agony of defeat in last season’s Heineken Champions Cup final as motivation in the 2023 showpiece game, according to back-row forward Caelan Doris. The...
Kerr-Barlow: La Rochelle understand ‘temperament’ required to win final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Rochelais scrum-half Tawera Kerr-Barlow says his side understand the mindset required to win a Heineken Champions Cup final after their past two experiences. The TOP 14 side were beaten...
Lancaster: Champions Cup final is do or die
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby senior coach Stuart Lancaster has admitted that Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup final against Stade Rochelais is “do or die” for the Irish province after Munster Rugby...
Lowe and Penny both available ahead of Champions Cup final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of the 2023 Heineken Champions Cup Final against La Rochelle on Saturday in Aviva Stadium. (KO: 4.45pm – live on RTÉ2, BT Sport...
News ‘The worse dressing room I’ve experienced’ – Leinster fuelled by 2022 heartbreak
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby are using the agony of defeat in last season’s Heineken Champions Cup final as motivation in the 2023 showpiece game, according to back-row forward Caelan Doris. The...
Leinster and La Rochelle primed for Champion Cup final rematch
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby and Stade Rochelais face off in the Champions Cup for the second season running as the Irish province look to exact revenge on their French counterparts. The game kicks off...
Champions Cup Final: Combined XV
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is that time of the year again when we get to prepare for the Champions Cup Final and the first time both sides in the final face each other again two years in a row. Last season saw an upset with La...
