Leinster, Ulster and Edinburgh beat Top 14 heavyweights
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster halted Toulouse's 12-match unbeaten run to replace them at the top of European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 1, while Ulster and Edinburgh also claimed big Top 14 scalps on Saturday. Toulouse had...
Seven-try Montpellier push weakened Newcastle out of Champions Cup
7 years ago by The Guardian• Dean Richards bemoans loss of key players• Jacob Stockdale tries inspire UlsterNewcastle, struggling at the foot of the Premiership, made a meek exit from Europe with a Champions Cup defeat at Montpellier,...
Willemse celebrates French call up with rousing rendetion of La Marseillaise
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPaul Willemse's Montpellier put themselves in contention for a Champions Cup QF spot with a thumping victory over Newcastle Falcons. Another good performance from the second row and post match he celebrated...
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...
Saturday Champions Cup: Betting Verdicts
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster v Toulouse, 1pm, RDS, Pool 1 Leinster to win by 1-12 17/10 A windy setting in the RDS will keep the scoring low and ensure a tight contest over the 80 minutes as both sides attempt...
Players to Watch: Montpellier vs Newcastle Falcons
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrancois Steyn - Montpellier Montpellier have been incredibly inconsistent this season but Francois Steyn has been a shining light for the French side in recent times. The...
Our Picks For Champions Cup Quarters
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith two rounds left in the group stage of the European Championship Cup, we thought we would give our predictions on who we think we will see qualify for the quarter-finals of the competition. The five...
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...
Kiwis Arnold and Wulf combine for great Lyon try against Montpellier
7 years ago by Rugby DumpLyon caused a bit of an upset in the Top 14 by defeating Montpellier 25-14 at the Altrad Stadium, consigning the hosts to a second home loss in three matches.
Malakai Fekitoa ruled out for six weeks
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulon have confirmed that their star centre Malakai Fekitoa will be sidelined for 6 weeks with a knee injury following the club's Champions Cup defeat to Montpellier in December. The 26-year-old, who...
