Camille Lopez channels his inner Carlos Spencer to set up a Clermont stunner
3 years ago by Ulitmate RugbyClermont claimed their third victory of the 2020/21 TOP14 season on Sunday as they crushed Stade Francais 41-27 at the Stade Marcel Michelin. Stade Francais started the game strongly...
The Stars From The U20s Class Of 2009
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2009, Japan hosted the u20 Junior World Championship with 43 players who were involved in that 2009 tournament returning to Japan a decade later to play in the senior men's World Cup. We...
The Superstar Barbarians side that struggled to put a young English side away in 2014
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBack in 2014, England hosted the Barbarians at HQ with a young side taking on some of the best in the world. The young English side stayed in the game until the final 20 minutes when All...
Huget double leads Toulouse to Top 14 glory
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse won the Top 14 final for the first time in seven years thanks to Yoann Huget's double against Clermont Auvergne. Yoann Huget scored a double as Toulouse overcame Clermont Auvergne...
Top 14 Highlights: Clermont v Bordeaux Begles
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother comprehensive victory for Clermont as they breezed past Bordeaux scoring 4 tries on their way to a 40-15 win. Greig Laidlaw's accurate boot kept the scoreboard ticking over while Alexandre Fischer,...
Clermont hit the top, Perpignan finally win
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPerpignan finally had a win to celebrate, while Clermont Auvergne were too good for Bordeaux-Begles in Top14. Clermont Auvergne moved to the summit of Top14 by beating Bordeaux-Begles,...
Brunel names France squad to face New Zealand in June
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Brunel has named a 32-man squad to travel to New Zealand to face the All Blacks in a three-Test series next month. There is just one debutant, Pierre Bourgaritl, the La Rochelle hooker has had...
Two Referees do the unthinkable and admit they made mistakes
6 years ago by Rugby DumpThis past weekend we saw two similar instances of referees making mistakes in high profile matches, and then, beleive it or not, admitting that they were wrong. Both situations were excellently handled,...
Player ratings: Saracens vs Clermont Auvergne
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens Mako Vunipola – 7/10 Put under some pressure at scrum time but gave a good account of himself. Carried dynamically and made vital yardage throughout. Jamie George...
Player ratings: Clermont Auvergne vs Leinster
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont Auvergne 15. Scott Spedding – 6/10 Wasn’t in the game as much as usual, as Leinster limited the amount of times they kicked to their opponents. Did what he had to well but...
