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European Team of the Week

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With just four top flight matches taking place in Europe this weekend, we select our team of the week from the Champions and Challenge Cup semi finals.      Leinster and Saracens cruised...

Toulon end Toulouse's unbeaten run

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Toulon may have been at a numerical disadvantage for most of the second half but they still managed to defeat Top 14 leaders Toulouse.       Top 14 leaders Toulouse saw their unbeaten...

Toulon face a momentous task to claim a Champions Cup place

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Toulon currently sit 10th overall in the Top 14 standings and have a monumental task on their hands if they hope to make the Top 14 playoffs and secure a place in the Champions Cup next season.   The...

Monday Evening Round Up

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Halfpenny considered retirement after recent concussion   Wales and Scarlets fullback Leigh Halfpenny said constant headaches left him to consider the prospect he may have to quit at the age of...

Champions Cup: Home Ground Advantage

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

This weekend sees the 2018/19 Champions Cup competition head into its knockout phase but do we remember what they last three year’s quarter-finals have looked like?       English...

Five French Youngsters Who Could Shine In Japan

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France's nightmare of the 2019 Six Nations is over and Jacques Brunel's side can now look ahead to the showpiece in Japan.        Although it was a tough championship for the French...

Classy Clermont cut loose as Lyon lose ground on top two

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Toulouse's lead in the Top 14 table is down to a solitary point after Clermont Auvergne thrashed Grenoble. Lyon, meanwhile, lost at home.       Clermont Auvergne closed the gap on...

Five Must Watch Games this Weekend

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the Six Nations on bye this weekend we take a look at 5 fixtures to get your rugby fix.     Bristol v Gloucester - Friday at 7:45pm (UK Time)   Expect fireworks this Friday...

Toulouse extend lead at the top, Stade down La Rochelle

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Zack Holmes scored 15 points as Toulouse extended their lead at the Top 14 summit, while Stade Francais boosted their play-off hopes.       Top 14 leaders Toulouse moved six points...