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,...
Mike Brown added to an already STACKED Barbarians squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMike Brown returns to the Stoop on 17 November when the Barbarians tackle Harlequins. Harlequins confirmed the new on the website stating: 'the Club is delighted to welcome back club record appearance...
Watch: Antoine Dupont rips the La Rochelle defence to shreds
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont was at the heart of Toulouse's victory over La Rochelle in the first Top 14 barrage on Saturday. The French star made 85 running metres from just 10 carries in the match as Toulouse...
Champions Cup Final: Leinster & La Rochelle Player Ratings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle claim their maiden Champions Cup title defeating four time winners Leinster 21-24 in the final on Saturday. It was Arthur Retiere who sealed the victory coming off the bench to score...
Champions Cup Final Teams: Double Injury Boost For La Rochelle, Three Leinster Milestones
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for Saturday's Champions Cup final at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille have been named. Leinster unchanged from semi-final Will Skelton and Brice Dulin fit for La Rochelle Garry Ringrose...
Team News: Racing 92 and La Rochelle receive midfield boost
2 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...
Virimi Vakatawa one of 14 players recalled ahead of Ireland test
2 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...
Six Nations: Irish hopes high but France favourites to end long drought
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance begin the 2022 Six Nations as favourites, but Ireland are in great form while England, Wales and Scotland also pose a threat. Eleven months on from playing the roles of party poopers...
Fabien Galthié Set To Shuffle His Backline For Argentina Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Fabien Galthié is set to shuffle his backline for the opening Autumn Nations Cup game against Argentina. An injury to highly-rated centre Arthur Vincent for the tests...
La Rochelle reach their first Top 14 final in their 123-year history
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle end their wait for a Top 14 final beating Racing 92 19-6 in the semi-final at the Stade Marcel-Deflandre on Friday. Winger Arthur Retiere scored the only try of the game as Jono...
