Biarritz relegated, Toulouse claim narrow win over La Rochelle
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday's Top 14 action saw Biarritz's relegation sealed after 48-13 loss to Castres. Having secured promotion to the TOP14 through the promotion-relegation playoff last season, Biarritz...
Maxime Medard to hang up his boots
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer French international fullback Maxime Medard has called time on a distinguished career. Medard, 35, amassed a total of 315 caps for Toulouse and 63 for Les Bleus. "I...
"We have been deceived" - President of the Spanish Federation speaks on 2023 RWC disqualification
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe president of the Spanish Federation, Alfonso Feijoo, has spoken after seeing Spain out of the World Cup after qualifying 23 years later. Spain had qualified for the Rugby...
Steffon Armitage to leave Biarritz and return to 'where it all started'
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBiarritz flanker Steffon Armitage will leave the TOP14 club at the end of the season to join National club Nice in the third division of France. Armitage confirmed the news in an...
Spain disqualified from Rugby World Cup 2023
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpain have been disqualified for a second Rugby World Cup in a row. Spain had qualified for the Rugby World Cup in France as the winners of Europe 2. They were set to feature in Pool B along with South...
Cardiff Rugby sign Wallaby, Lopeti Timani
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Rugby are thrilled to announce the signing of Lopeti Timani from RC Toulonnaise. The 6ft 5ins, 19 stone second-row will arrive at the Arms Park in the summer to provide further muscle...
Red Roses squad update: Sarah Hunter
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySarah Hunter has been withdrawn from England’s TikTok Women’s Six Nations squad. The Red Roses captain suffered a rib injury in Sunday’s victory over Ireland at Welford Road and will...
Springboks to prepare for the next World Cup in Toulon
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks have selected Toulon as their base for the pool stages of the Rugby World Cup in 2023 in France, with the team set to be based in Paris for their third pool match against Ireland in at the...
Philip van der Walt returns for Newcastle's clash with London Irish
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPhilip van der Walt is among the players returning for Newcastle Falcons on Friday night when they host London Irish in Gallagher Premiership action. The South African, who this week signed a...
World Rugby announces international match official appointments
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed the match official appointments for the men’s 15s internationals to be played in June and July. A total of 22 match officials representing nine nations...
