Red for Toulouse prop after senseless post-whistle act somehow didn't cause injury
3 years ago by Rugby DumpToulouse beat rivals Toulon 39-19 in the French Top 14 on Sunday but had to do so with just 14 men for the final twenty minutes, thanks to a moment of madness by their replacement prop.
Bad news for France as Damian Penaud is ruled out of the Autumn Nations Cup
3 years ago by Rugby DumpThe French national team has been dealt something of a blow ahead of the Autumn Nations Cup after star winger Damian Penaud suffered an ankle injury which forced him out of Clermont's Top 14 clash with...
French ace Damian Penaud sidelined
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance's Six Nations and Autumn Nations Cup hopes have been dealt a heavy blow with livewire winger Damian Penaud ruled out through injury, Clermont Auvergne have confirmed. The...
More COVID-19 positives at Lyon forces Bordeaux Top 14 cancellation
3 years ago by Rugby DumpThis weekend's third round of the French Top 14 season has been hit by another match cancellation as Lyon's encounter with Bordeaux-Bègles called off amid fresh COVID-19 cases.
Scarlets sign journeyman Welsh international
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets have confirmed the short-term signing of Welsh international Aled Brew. The club have some injury issues at present with Johnny McNicholl out for approximately eight weeks with damage...
Champions Cup SF Stats Leaders: Most tackles, metres gained, defenders beaten & more
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Champions Cup semi-finals concluded with the names of Racing 92 and Exeter as victors and the final two title contenders left in the competition. Racing pulled off a good, four-point win over Saracens...
Springbok injury woes continue
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse’s hopes of a Champions Cup title were dashed when they lost to Exeter yesterday in the semi-final. To rub salt in the wound, star winger Cheslin Kolbe hobbled with the field in the second...
Ma'a Nonu returns to Toulon
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter two years away from the club, former All Black centre Ma'a Nonu has agreed to rejoin the club, the French Top 14 side announced on Saturday. In a statement on their website,...
Laporte Questioned by Police
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby Vice- Chairman and French Rugby Federation president Bernard Laporte has been questioned by police over allegations of favouritism towards Top 14 club Montpellier, according to a report in...
Liam Messam discusses Springbok physicality
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLiam Messam, a celebrated hard man of the All Blacks, who currently plies his trade for Toulon in the French Top 14, has opened up about the physical challenge that comes with playing the Springboks, according...
