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Toulouse guarantee top-two finish as Lyon lose

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Toulouse 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...

Staying focused for the Semi Final losers

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster, Sale, Harlequins and Toulouse all bowed out of their European competitions this weekend but all 4 sides need to put that aside as they return to domestic action this weekend.   Munster...

Castres beat Bordeaux-Begles to boost play-off bid, La Rochelle batter Pau

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

La Rochelle put Pau to the sword and Castres also enhanced their chances of reaching the play-offs with a win in Bordeaux.       Castres boosted their Top 14 play-off hopes with a...

Clermont stung by Racing fightback

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Clermont Auvergne had to settle for a draw against Racing 92, while Lyon held on to beat Pau in a thrilling day of Top 14 action.       Maxime Machenaud nailed a late penalty as Clermont...

7 Reasons why Australia should ditch Giteau's law

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the Wallabies heading into a World Cup year off the back of one of their poorest year's in test history, we take a look at why the Wallabies should get rid of their policy of overseas-based players...

Lyon back to winning ways as Perpignan claim first home victory

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tries from Carl Fearns, Mickael Ivaldi and Thibaut Regard helped Lyon get back to winning ways in Saturday's Top 14 action.     Lyon claimed their first Top 14 win since February as they...