Is the return of Parra and Lopez on the cards? Who France could turn to for the Autumn Nations Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthie will be forced to test France's depth over the Autumn Nations Cup this year after an agreement between the French national team and the TOP14 clubs that players could only play two...
Top 14: Round 5's results & stand-out players
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere were some big results and battered bodies at the end of Round 5 in the Top 14 as the French rugby scene showed off its best. La Rochelle opened proceedings with a 62-3 thrashing of rivals...
Watch: Josua Tuisova gives up his hattrick try before completing it soon after
5 years ago by Ulitmate RugbyLyon powered to an impressive 62-10 victory over Bayonne on Sunday in the Top 14. Fijian winger Josua Tuisova was in fine form for his side scoring three of the side's 10 tries as they...
Nemani Nadolo returns as Vern Cotter names his first Fiji squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji Rugby Head Coach Vern Cotter has named a powerful Flying Fijians touring squad to prepare for the upcoming Autumn Nations Cup in Europe later this month with blockbusting winger Nemani Nadolo coming...
Watch: Finn Russell scores and assists a try to guide Racing to victory
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRacing 92 got off their 2020/21 TOP14 season off to a great start with a 23-27 away victory over Lyon who were seven points ahead of Racing before the 2019/20 TOP14 season was abandoned. Scotland...
Picking a Tier 2 World XV
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere is a raft of talented players outside the first tier of test playing nations, some of which could claim to be the best in the position in world rugby. We take a look at what a potential...
Rugby's Biggest Bruisers - Part Six
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPart Six of the Rugby's Biggest Bruisers series takes us down to the Southern Hemisphere with a look at a Springbok, a Fijian and an All Black. Duane Vermeulen The bulldozing back-rower...
Josua Tuisova video savagely demonstrates why he might be the most powerful runner in rugby today
6 years ago by Rugby DumpIt was only a matter of time before Josua Tuisova got his own Taking Names video, and the footage displays the absolute carnage he leaves in his wake. Is there a harder runner in the game today?
Should A Pacific Islanders Touring Side Be Reinstated and How Would They Line Up Today?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2003, a Pacific Islanders touring side was given the go-ahead by the IRB (now World Rugby) to compete. The concept that was based on the British and Irish Lions composite side, was put...
French Top 14- Week 16 Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNot allowing the Six Nations to put a dampener on the competition, the French clubs put on a fine show of skill and excitement in a hard-fought Round 16. Pau’s Lucas Rey...
