Thomas and Bastareaud omissions surprise many as France name RWC 2019 squad
7 years ago by Rugby DumpAfter France head coach Jacques Brunel announced his training squad for the World Cup in Japan, there were a number of surprises but Mathieu Bastareaud has perhaps been the most noticeable omission.
Bastareaud left out of France's World Cup squad with three uncapped players included
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Jacques Brunel has unveiled the list of the 37 players that will prepare for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. 31 players have been listed as "starters" for Japan...
Black Ferns touring squad for San Diego named
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorth Harbour prop Olivia Ward-Duin has been called in as injury cover for the Black Ferns squad for the 2019 Women’s Rugby Super Series, named today. Head Coach Glenn Moore has selected...
Roux disappointed as Junior Boks go down in U20 Champsionship semi-final
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJunior Springbok coach Chean Roux was bitterly disappointed on Monday as his team went down 20-7 against France in the World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final at the Racecourse Stadium in Rosario, which...
Elijah Niko signs for Ealing Trailfinders
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEaling Trailfinders have announced the signing of Elijah Niko for the 2019/20 season. The giant winger joins from Yorkshire Carnegie where he has impressed in the Championship after a...
Hurricanes welcome Tyrel Lomax on four-year deal
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyYoung All Blacks prop Tyrel Lomax has signed a four-year deal with the Hurricanes through until at least 2023. Lomax will join the Hurricanes ahead of the 2020 Super Rugby competition. The...
Toulouse's 'incredible generation' delights Mola
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter Toulouse beat Clermont Auvergne to win the Top 14 title for the 20th time, Ugo Mola paid tribute to his players. Toulouse coach Ugo Mola lauded the club's "incredible generation"...
Huget double leads Toulouse to Top 14 glory
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse won the Top 14 final for the first time in seven years thanks to Yoann Huget's double against Clermont Auvergne. Yoann Huget scored a double as Toulouse overcame Clermont Auvergne...
Game breakers: Five battles that will decide the 'Dream' Top 14 Final
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEleven years on and Toulouse and Clermont will clash in the TOP14 Final for the first time since 2008. The re-run of the 2008 final promises to be an enthralling encounter with Clermont...
One last hurrah for Sofiane Guitoune to prove his worth
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse and Clermont face off in the final of the TOP 14 final at the Stade France on Saturday after the two sides finished the regular season in first and second during the regular season. The...
