Les Bleus scythe through sorry Scots
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMaxime Medard claimed a brace of tries as France ran riot against Scotland in Nice as part of their Rugby World Cup preparations. France stormed to a dominant 32-3 victory against an...
France to unleash Alivereti Raka on Scotland with three other uncapped players in the 23
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Brunel has named his side to face Scotland this weekend with star Clermont winger Alivereti Raka set to make his test debut on the left wing. The side will be led by Jefferson Poirot...
Clermont confirm four new signings including two Springboks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont have confirmed a further four signings ahead of the cut off date for Rugby World Cup cover signings ahead of the TOP14 season. The 2018/19 Top 14 finalists have added Springboks JJ Engelbrecht...
Jacques Brunel comments on Mathieu Bastareaud's omission
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance will head to the 2019 Rugby World Cup without Mathieu Bastareaud after their Six Nations vice-captain was left out of a 31-man squad. Mathieu Bastareaud has been left out of France's...
Game breakers: Five battles that will decide the 'Dream' Top 14 Final
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEleven years on and Toulouse and Clermont will clash in the TOP14 Final for the first time since 2008. The re-run of the 2008 final promises to be an enthralling encounter with Clermont...
One last hurrah for Sofiane Guitoune to prove his worth
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse and Clermont face off in the final of the TOP 14 final at the Stade France on Saturday after the two sides finished the regular season in first and second during the regular season. The...
Ruthless Clermont win record-equalling third Challenge Cup
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont Auvergne outscored La Rochelle by three tries to one to win their first European trophy for 12 years. Greig Laidlaw came off the bench to produce a kicking masterclass as...
Clermont's Pack Dominates In Challenge Cup Triumph
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont may boast a star-studded backline but it was their pack that stepped up in the Challenge Cup Final against La Rochelle on Friday. Clermont claimed their third Challenge Cup title as they...
European Team of the Week
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith just four top flight matches taking place in Europe this weekend, we select our team of the week from the Champions and Challenge Cup semi finals. Leinster and Saracens cruised...
Toulouse claim the spoils in a thrilling top of the table clash in the Top 14
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith both Toulouse and Clermont taking part in European semi-finals next weekend, neither side was worried about throwing a number of key players out to set the Stade de Toulouse alight. Toulouse...
