Stats & Facts: Champions Round of 16, second leg
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA look at the stats and facts ahead of the weekend's round of 16 second leg fixtures. LEINSTER v CONNACHT Leinster Rugby won 26-21 in their Round of 16 – 1st Leg clash...
Alex Dombrandt scores match-winner for Harlequins in a dramatic and controversial finish
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins have done it again! A last-minute winner sees them secure second place overall in Pool of the Champions Cup and a place in the round of 16. Alex Dombrandt scored the winning try in...
Champions Cup Team of the Week
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother thrilling weekend of Champions Cup Rugby has come and gone with several teams booking their place in the round of 16. Harlequins were the first to book their place in the playoffs beating...
TOP 14 HIGHLIGHTS: Castres Olympique Vs Lyon
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA massive win for Castres as they continue their fine run of form beating Lyon 37-29. Castres took control of the game from the onset with Filipo Nakosi scoring the opening try in the 14th minute. Some...
EPIC tackle prevents brilliant try in front of raucous French crowds
3 years ago by Rugby DumpCastres winger Filipo Nakosi showed dogged determination to prevent a certain try against Stade Français during the weekend’s Top 14 action.
Gabriel Ibitoye shines on his TOP14 debut
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England u20 and Harlequins winger Gabriel Ibitoye made his TOP14 debut this past weekend against Castres having signed for Agen during lockdown. The 22-year-old speedster made his debut...
Should A Pacific Islanders Touring Side Be Reinstated and How Would They Line Up Today?
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2003, a Pacific Islanders touring side was given the go-ahead by the IRB (now World Rugby) to compete. The concept that was based on the British and Irish Lions composite side, was put...
French Top14 - Round 17 Results and Stats Leaders
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs is characteristic in the French Top 14, viewers were treated to some thrilling displays of rugby. The most noteworthy results saw Racing 92 enjoy a crushing victory over La Rochelle while Toulon...
French Top 14- Week 16 Round Up
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNot allowing the Six Nations to put a dampener on the competition, the French clubs put on a fine show of skill and excitement in a hard-fought Round 16. Pau’s Lucas Rey...
Rugby World Cup 2019: Fiji v Uruguay
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji have made 12 changes to their line-up for Wednesday's Rugby World Cup clash with Uruguay in Kamaishi. Following a 39-21 defeat to Australia in Sapporo, Fiji head coach John McKee...
