Camille Gerondeau's triple tackle
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCastres flanker Camille Gerondeau showed some real determination and resilience when Montpellier broke his side's defence line. He tracked back to make a superb cover tackle before making another two...
Montpellier vs Castres - Top 14 Round 1 Highlights
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDefending Top 14 Champions Castres got the defence of their title off to the perfect start with a 25-20 away win over last seasons losing finalists Montpellier in the opening round. The first half was...
Chris Ashton banned for 7 weeks for tip tackle
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChris Ashton appeared before an independent disciplinary panel today after he was shown a red card by referee Roman Poite in the 46th minute of the pre-season fixture between Castres Olympique and Sale...
Former Namibian Prop Joins Rugby United New York Coaching Staff
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby United New York has announced the signing of Forwards Coach Kees Lensing for the 2019 Major League Rugby Season. Lensing, born in Namibia, spent the past three seasons as the Forwards Coach...
Champions Cup fixtures confirmed
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe EPCR have confirmed the 2018/19 Champions Cup fixtures, with Leinster Rugby, who last season became only the second club in history to win Europe’s blue-riband club tournament for a fourth time,...
WATCH LIVE: European Champions & Challenge Cup 2018/2019 Pool Draws
6 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Pool Stage Draws for the 2018/2019 Heineken Champions Cup and the European Challenge Cup take place today at the IOC Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. The Challenge Cup Draw kicks us off at...
Anticipation Building For European Pool Draws Next Week
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsLeinster, Saracens and Castres Olympique will be guaranteed top seedings when the pool draw for the Heineken Champions Cup takes place in Lausanne, Switzerland on Wednesday week (June 20).
Top 14 Final - Players to Watch
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the Top 14 final we take a look at the Players to Watch. Ruan Pienaar (Montpellier) At the age of 34, Pienaar has been one Montpellier’s best players as they chase their maiden...
France announce Elite and Development squads for 2018/19 season
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Brunel has announced a group of 40 elite players and 20 development players for the 2018/19 season. The announcement comes following an agreement between LNR and FFR that will...
Nafi Tuitavake signs new deal at Saints
6 years ago by Northampton SaintsNorthampton Saints can today confirm that Tongan centre Nafi Tuitavake has signed a one-year contract extension to remain at Franklin’s Gardens. The New Zealand-born 29-year-old has featured regularly...
