Challenge Cup Round 5 in numbers
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEPC Rugby picked out some interesting statistics from last weekend’s European Rugby Challenge Cup games. 5 – Harlequins back-row forward Alex Dombrandt...
La Rochelle quarter-final bound after second-half rout stuns Zebre
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyZebre led at half-time of their European Challenge Cup match at La Rochelle, but the hosts fought back in stunning fashion on Friday. La Rochelle stunned Zebre with an exceptional second-half...
Willemse makes French Six Nations squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMontpellier's Paul Willemse was called up to France's Six Nations squad as one of 5 uncapped players. Much controversy has been made about the call up, as Willemse, born in South Africa, qualifies for...
Friday's Challenge Cup Standout Performers
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLucas Meret - Union Bordeaux Begles Lucas Meret put in a flawless display as his side claimed a narrow 27-34 victory over Perpignan, who are still yet to claim a win in all...
Challenge Cup team announcements
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle Vs Zebre Rugby Perpignan Vs Union Bordeaux Begles Dragons Vs Timisoara Saracens Stade Francais...
Jacques Brunel names 5 new faces in the Franch 6 Nations Squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRomain Ntamack is one of five new faces in France's 31-man squad for the upcoming Six Nations. The 19-year-old, who can play fly-half or centre, was a member of the Les Bleus squad that won the World...
France name 2019 Six Nations squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Brunel has confirmed his 31-man squad for the upcoming 6 Nations. The squad sees the selection of five uncapped players that include Romain Ntamack, another U20 World Championship...
Fiji's 'absolute unit' Peceli Yato bursts through defenders for emphatic Clermont try
7 years ago by Rugby DumpTop of the table Clermont soundly defeated La Rochelle 44-19 in Top 14 action at Stade Marcel-Michelin over the weekend. The try of the night belonged to Fijian number eight Peceli Yato as he rampaged...
Imperious Clermont thrash La Rochelle
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont Auvergne hammered fellow title hopefuls La Rochelle, who had won 10 of their previous 11 matches. Greig Laidlaw claimed an 18-point haul as Clermont Auvergne returned to the summit of...
Thomas injured in Racing win, Toulouse hold off Agen
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRacing 92's win over Toulon will not have made pleasant viewing for France coach Jacques Brunel as Teddy Thomas was injured. Teddy Thomas came off injured for Racing 92 in their...
