"I'm ready to play" - Himeno raring to take on the Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStar Brave Blossoms' back-rower Kazuki Himeno is raring to take on the British and Irish Lions and has declared himself fit to take on the Four Nations having caught a flight from Auckland to Edinburgh...
Ntamack and Jalibert clash in Top 14 semi-final
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse and Bordeaux clash in the second Top 14 semi-final on Saturday with the clash between Romain Ntamack and Matthieu Jalibert headlining the encounter. The two French pivots go head to head...
Top 14 semi-final action
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis weekend sees the French Top 14’s finest battle it out in the semi-finals. The round kicks off at Stade Marcel-Deflandre where competition giants La Rochelle and Racing...
Rhodes to leave Saracens at the end of the season
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens have confirmed that Mike Rhodes will leave the club at the end of the season after a successful 7 years. The back-rower arrived in 2015 and has gone on to make 106 appearances for the...
Trevor Brennan's son Joshua to lead France u20s, Ntamack starts
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance kick off their u20 Six Nations campaign against England on Saturday at Cardiff Arms Park. The side will be captained by Joshua Brennan, the son of former Ireland international...
Leicester Tigers confirm departing players
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers can confirm the members of the playing squad departing the club when their contracts end at the end of June 2021. As already announced during the season, Tomás Lavanini...
TOP 14 HIGHLIGHTS: Union Bordeaux Begles Vs Clermont Auvergne
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA playoff spot was at hand in this encounter. Penaud opened the scoring with a try and Jalibert followed up with two kicks thereafter. Maynadier scored a try before half time to give Bordeaux a commanding...
Sons of three rugby greats to turn out for France u20s
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have named their squad of 35 for the upcoming Under-20s Six Nations. There are a number of familiar names in the squad who are seeking a first Six Nations crown since 2018 and will...
The sorry stats behind Agen's 0-26 Top 14 season
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAgen will be playing their rugby in France's second division next season after a truly horrendous 2020/21 season. The PRO D2 bound side made waves ahead of the season, snapping up the signings...
