Clermont's Pack Dominates In Challenge Cup Triumph
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont may boast a star-studded backline but it was their pack that stepped up in the Challenge Cup Final against La Rochelle on Friday. Clermont claimed their third Challenge Cup title as they...
Greig Laidlaw kicks Clermont Auvergne to Challenge Cup win over La Rochelle
7 years ago by The Guardian• Clermont Auvergne 36-16 La Rochelle• Laidlaw’s 18 points seal third Challenge Cup titleNot since the heyday of David Ginola has there been as much Gallic interest in Newcastle and the trek to watch...
Watch: Dany Priso manhandles Camille Lopez
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle prop Dany Priso showed off his strength in the Challenge Cup Final against Clermont when he picked Camille Lopez up and drove him about 10 metres into touch before he dumped him out. "Put...
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to stage 2021 European rugby finals
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTottenham's state-of-the-art stadium will stage both European rugby finals in two years' time. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will stage the European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals...
Agen on brink of safety after win at Grenoble, Toulouse pummel Pau
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGrenoble look to be heading for a relegation play-off after losing at home to their nearest rivals Agen. Agen all but secured their Top 14 status with a 29-11 win at second-bottom...
Former Springbok lock announces his retirement
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok second-rower Flip van der Merwe has announced that he will be retiring at the end of the season and intends to stay in Clermont. Van der Merwe enjoyed a long and successful...
Thursday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia backed by government to bid for 2027 Rugby World Cup Rugby Australia has confirmed that the Australian Government has backed the Union in bidding for the 2027 Rugby World...
Top 14 club chasing Ronan O'Gara
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle is trying to persuade Crusaders assistant coach Ronan O'Gara to join the club, according to French news reports. Various French media outlets reported that La Rochelle want O'Gara...
Toulouse guarantee top-two finish as Lyon lose
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse took advantage of defeats for a number of sides further down the Top 14 table as they sealed a top-two spot. A 21-20 victory away at fourth-placed Castres took Toulouse out of reach of...
Friday's Premiership Lineups
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons team to face Northampton Saints (Friday, 7.45pm, Kingston Park Stadium) Fiji No 8 Nemani Nagusa returns for Newcastle Falcons on Friday night as they host Northampton...
