Israel Folau linked with a return to union with TOP14 clubs interested
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wallabies and Waratahs' fullback Israel Folau could make a return to rugby union according to reports in France. Folau left rugby union after his contract with Rugby Australia and the Waratahs...
Laporte has no doubts over Six Nations despite new COVID-19 strain
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLess than a month before the Six Nations is due to start, Bernard Laporte is in no doubt that the competition will go ahead. French Rugby Federation (FFR) president Bernard Laporte says...
Francois Hougaard to return to Bulls?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRumours are flying that Worcester Warriors Scrumhalf Francois Hougaard could be the latest signing by Jake White’s Pretoria-based Bulls. Hougaard, 32, has been at Worcester since 2016, having...
Zach Mercer heads for France
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBath and England number 8 Zach Mercer has confirmed that he will be packing his bags and heading to France at the conclusion of his current contract with the English club. Mercer has been a part...
French government move leaves European club rugby in limbo
5 years ago by The GuardianFrench sides advised not to play cross-border matchesSoaring Covid infection rates in Britain prompt actionThe major European club cup competitions are set to be suspended after the French government advised...
French sports ministry wants games against British clubs postponed
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyThe French sports ministry is recommending that games against British clubs in this season's European competitions are postponed due to issues surrounding Covid-19, according to sources in France.
Nevers wing red carded for lifting referee in celebration
5 years ago by Rugby WorldJosaia Raisuqe got a little too hyped – and paid the price!Nevers wing red carded for lifting referee in celebration The ProD2 in France provided us with something totally different this …Continue...
Fresh fears for Champions Cup with French to make decisive call
5 years ago by Irish IndependentThe Champions Cup has been cast into fresh doubt as organisers await the outcome of an emergency summit held in France on Thursday between competition organisers EPCR, French clubs and the French government.
Champions Cup cast into fresh doubt as emergency summit takes place in France
5 years ago by Irish IndependentTHE Champions Cup has been cast into fresh doubt as organisers await the outcome of an emergency summit in France between competition organisers EPCR, French clubs and the Ministers from the Departments...
European rugby tournaments plunged into doubt by new Covid variant fears
5 years ago by The GuardianFrench worries threaten Champions and Challenge CupsRemaining group matches could be postponed, initiallyThis season’s European Champions Cup is under threat of suspension amid growing fears in France...
