Eight uncapped players named in the Springboks squad for Lions Series
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrans Steyn and Morné Steyn are in line to experience the rare honour of facing the British & Irish Lions for a second time after being named in a dynamic Springbok squad featuring several Rugby...
Stormers winger continues to be likened to Cheslin Kolbe after a 2 try man of the match performance
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stormers fell to a narrow 31-27 loss against the Bulls on Friday in the Rainbow Cup despite the efforts of winger Edwill van der Merwe. Ruan Nortje scored the match-winner for the Bulls in...
Levani Botia handed a four-week suspension
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle centre Levani Botia has been suspended for four weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing by video conference today (Wednesday 2 June) arising from the Champions final against...
Sam Matavesi signs contract extension with Northampton Saints
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints have announced that Fijian international Sam Matavesi has signed a contract extension to remain at Franklin’s Gardens. The 29-year-old has made 27 appearances and scored...
What each teams needs in the final round of the TOP14
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe TOP14 enters the final round of the 2020/21 season this weekend and there is still plenty to play for. Just four of the 14 teams head into the final round of the season with nothing on the...
Doumayrou joins Challenge Cup winners Montpellier
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEuropean Rugby Challenge Cup winners Montpellier have confirmed the signing of La Rochelle centre Geoffrey Doumayrou as they look to build on their European success in next season’s Champions Cup. The...
Watch: Cheslin Kolbe's brilliance on defence against Clermont
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheslin Kolbe is known for his incredible pace and footwork on attack but the pocket rocket Springbok showed that there is far more to his game on Saturday. With Toulouse attacking just outside...
Cheslin Kolbe wins Champions Cup Try of the Season Award
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse and Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe has added Champions Try of the Season to his Heineken Champions Cup winners’ medal. Virgin Media’s expert pundit and two-time European Cup...
The Stats-Based Champions Cup Team of the Season
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEPCR have released the Champions Cup Player and Team of the Season based on stats provided by Stats Perform. Antoine Dupont has been named the Champions Cup player of the...
HIGHLIGHTS: La Rochelle v Toulouse
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse were crowned Champions Cup winners for a record breaking fifth time as they edged 14 man La Rochelle 22-17 in the Final. The battle of the boot dominated the opening 25 minutes,...
