Bears sign world-class Virimi Vakatawa!
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVirimi Vakatawa, one of the most talented players on the planet, will make his explosive return to rugby in a Bristol Bears jersey. The barnstorming French international, who has made 31 appearances for...
Revealed: the reason behind Virimi Vakatawa's retirement
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVirimi Vakatawa was in sharp focus yesterday around the rugby world when it was announced that the talented French and Racing 92 centre’s rugby career had come to a grinding halt. Today,...
Virimi Vakatawa forced to call it quits in France due to a medical condition
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance international Virimi Vakatawa's rugby career in France has come to a swift end. Racing 92 announced on Monday that the centre has been banned from playing...
Vakatawa banned from continuing rugby in France
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRacing 92 has just been informed of the decision of the LNR medical committee to ban Virimi VAKATAWA from continuing his professional career as a rugby player in France. Particularly saddened by this...
JAPAN v FRANCE: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan host France in Aichi on Saturday in what is just the fourth official meeting between the two sides since 1973. The sides have met on 10 occasions, although France did not award...
Racing 92 13-20 La Rochelle: Last year's runners-up to face Leinster in Champions Cup final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is La Rochelle who will fly the flag for France in the European Champions Cup final after beating their Top 14 rivals in Lens. La Rochelle will face Leinster in the European Champions Cup final...
Team News: Racing 92 and La Rochelle receive midfield boost
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRacing 92 and La Rochelle have announced their teams for the all-French Champions Cup semi-final on Sunday at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Racing 92 have made five changes to their starting XV...
Spring wins Champions Try of the Round
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMax Spring’s score in the final play of Racing 92’s 41-22 home victory over Sale Sharks last Sunday is the winner of the Champions Try of the Round for the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals. A...
How Ireland could line up against France
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a comprehensive victory over Wales in round one of the Six Nations, Ireland head to France in what could prove to be a Championship deciding encounter. Ireland have now won...
Virimi Vakatawa one of 14 players recalled ahead of Ireland test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRacing 92 centre Virimi Vakatawa is one of 14 players who have been called into the France Six Nations squad to prepare for the test against Ireland on Saturday. Vakatawa starred for Racing 92...
