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Elstadt aiming to make impact off the bench after World Cup disappointment

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok utility forward Rynhardt Elstadt is happy to be back in the test fold after missing out on the Rugby World Cup squad.    The Toulouse forward could win just his third test cap...

Top 14 & Pro D2 fixtures for 2021-22 season

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Top 14 has released the calendar for the 2021-22 season. And it is set to open with a cracker as La Rochelle take on Toulouse in a replication of the 2020-21 final.    The tournament kicks...

TOP 14 HIGHLIGHTS: Toulouse Vs La Rochelle

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Toulouse win back to back Top 14 titles as they beat La Rochelle. Poor conditions for the final meant it was settled by the boot and Ramos stepped up to the challenge with a great display as well as a...

Toulouse and La Rochelle at it again - Top 14 Final

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The climax of the 2020-21 French Top 14 is fast approaching and, somewhat unsurprisingly, will be contested by Toulouse and La Rochelle.    La Rochelle will take to the pitch with the notion...

Thomas Ramos happy to fill in for Romain Ntamack if needed

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The final of the 2020/21 Top 14 season will see a repeat of the Champions Cup final after Toulouse La Rochelle won their respective semi-finals.   However, the victory over Bordeaux may...

Next Gen: The 16 u20 Six Nations players with famous family connections

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the Six Nations Under-20s underway this weekend, we take a look at the next generation of talents who have family ties in the sport already.     England Phil Cokanasiga The younger...

La Rochelle reach their first Top 14 final in their 123-year history

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

La Rochelle end their wait for a Top 14 final beating Racing 92 19-6 in the semi-final at the Stade Marcel-Deflandre on Friday.   Winger Arthur Retiere scored the only try of the game as Jono...

Ntamack and Jalibert clash in Top 14 semi-final

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Toulouse and Bordeaux clash in the second Top 14 semi-final on Saturday with the clash between Romain Ntamack and Matthieu Jalibert headlining the encounter.   The two French pivots go head to head...

Top 14 semi-final action

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

This weekend sees the French Top 14’s finest battle it out in the semi-finals.    The round kicks off at Stade Marcel-Deflandre where competition giants La Rochelle and Racing...

Top 14 Semi-Final: La Rochelle Vs Racing 92

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tomorrow will see La Rochelle host Racing 92 at Stade Marcel-Deflandre as they fight for a spot in the Top 14 final.     #DemiesTOP14 Reconnaissance pelouse et entraînement du capitaine...