Eight new faces in France squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthié has called on eight uncapped players in his France squad as they look to defend the Guinness Six Nations title they won in such style a year ago. Les Bleus claimed a first...
Match Report: Heartbreak for Ulster amid last-gasp Sclavi try
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoel Sclavi’s 81st minute try cost Ulster Rugby a famous Heineken Champions Cup victory over defending champions Stade Rochelais, as they fell to a 7-3 defeat in Pool B at the Stade Marcel Deflandre...
Match Preview: Ulster eager to notch first win
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby head to reigning champions Stade Rochelais in dire need of a victory in Round 3 of the Heineken Champions Cup on Saturday. The Irish province have suffered back-to-back defeats...
Superb second-half rally not enough for Ulster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby suffered their second successive Heineken Champions Cup Pool B loss on Saturday when they were edged out 29-36 by defending champions Stade Rochelais in a seven-try thriller at the Aviva...
Match Report:Champions Stade Rochelais maul Northampton
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Rochelais began the defence of their Heineken Champions Cup crown with an emphatic 46-12 victory over Northampton Saints at the Stade Marcel Deflandre on Saturday evening. Brice Dulin,...
Every TOP14 Clubs New Signing Ahead Of The 2022/23 Season
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMontpellier will be looking to defend their maiden TOP 14 title in 2022/23. We take a look at their new signings as well as all the other new arrivals in the league ahead of...
"George you are very very lucky" - Nigel Owens discusses George Kruis' back heel conversion
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer test referee Nigel Owens says that George Kruis is lucky to have his backheeled conversion awarded. Playing in his final professional match last Saturday, George Kruis slotted...
George Kruis slots cheeky back-heeled conversion against England
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA French-inspired Barbarians drubbed England with a seven-try showing at Twickenham to win 52-21 despite the dismissal of Will Skelton. Playing in his final professional game as...
Barbarians thump England at Twickenham despite Skelton red
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Barbarians secured a huge victory over England at Twickenham despite playing with 14 men for over half of Sunday's match. A French-inspired Barbarians drubbed England with a seven-try showing...
Top 14 Wrap: Castres top the standings, Toulouse crush Biarritz
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCastres finish the Top 14 regular season at the top of the table after beating Pau 16-26, securing a semi-final spot in doing so. The seedings for the Top 14 playoffs were decided...