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2019/20 TOP 14 Fixtures Confirmed

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Toulouse will kick off their TOP14 defence with a visit to Bordeaux in the opening round of the 2019/20 season on 24 August 2019.   The opening round also sees Agen host Toulon, Montpellier travel...

Nasi Manu named in Tonga's 31-man Pacific Nations Cup squad

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Returning cancer survivor and Benetton Treviso forward Nasi Manu headlines Tonga’s 31-man squad for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup.   The 31-year-old loose forward missed Benetton Treviso’s...

Bayonne kicker shows nerves of steel to spark wild celebrations in Pro D2 final

7 years ago by Rugby Dump

Bayonne sealed promotion back to France’s Top 14 in dramatic fashion on Sunday in the Pro D2 final against Brive.

Monday Morning Round Up

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bayonne promoted to Top 14     A last-minute penalty goal from Martin Bustos Moyano secured Bayonne's promotion back to the Top 14 after beating Brive 21-19 on Sunday.   The...

French Second Row flattens referee with hefty tackle but gets away with just a warning

7 years ago by Rugby Dump

There's something about players colliding with the the referee that usually makes most rugby fans allow themselves a chuckle or two, but Colomiers second-row Maxime Granouillet's perfect tackle on referee...

Toulouse’s youngsters bring swagger back to Champions Cup hopefuls

7 years ago by The Guardian

The aristocrats of French rugby endured a spell in the wilderness but face Racing 92 feeling full of confidenceNo team have appeared in more European Cup finals than Toulouse but after winning the last...

Perry Baker Edges Closer to 15s Switch

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

USA Sevens superstar Perry Baker is close to signing his first contract professional contract with a 15 aside team.        The two time World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year CV...

Nuit du Rugby: 2017/2018 Nominees Confirmed

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 15th edition of Nuit du Rugby (Night of Rugby) will be held on September 24 at Olympia for the best players, staffs, teams and referees of the Top 14 and the Pro D2.    The NRL...

PRO14 Preview: Conference A

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the PRO14 returning this weekend we preview Conference A and give a few predictions on how each side will progress throughout the season and identify a few players who are set for big seasons.   Cardiff...

Experienced heads return to New Zealand for 2018 Mitre 10 Cup

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of the 2018 Mitre 10 Cup, we take a look at the biggest names returning to New Zealand to feature in New Zealand's premier provisional competition.    Thomas Waldrom - Wellington   The...