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Etzebeth: "I’m not the same person who left Cape Town in 2019."

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In a recent, in-depth interview with the Daily Maverick, Springbok, Toulon and soon-to-be Sharks lock, Eben Etzebeth, reflected on his time in France.    After a string of seasons with Western...

Class of 2022: Retiring Players XV

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2021/22 season is drawing to a close which means several players will be bringing their careers to an end.   We take a look at these players in the form of XV.   1. Rhys...

Matthieu Jalibert returns to top form in victory over Lyon

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Matthieu Jalibert is back!   After the heartbreak of missing France's 2022 Six Nations Grand Slam, Matthieu Jalibert is back in action and in form for Union Bordeaux Begles.   The timing...

Men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series favourites suffer shock defeats on opening day in Toulouse as women’s champions Australia continue fine form

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The three contenders for the men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title faced setbacks on a thrilling opening day at the HSBC France Sevens as South Africa, Argentina and Australia suffered...

This week's rumours, signings and re-signings

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We round up the week's latest rumours, signings, and re-signings.       PREMIERSHIP RUGBY   Bath Bath Rugby have confirmed the departure of a club legend with Semesa...

Road to Marseille: RC Toulon

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As three-time runners-up RC Toulon bid to make it fourth-time lucky in the EPCR Challenge Cup final, we look back at how they set up their showdown with Lyon at Stade Vélodrome in Marseille on...

Toulouse confirm yet another new signing, reuniting brothers

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Toulouse are making moves to finalise their squad for next season with several players committing their futures to the Club as well as new players signing with the current Top 14 champions.   Their...

Mignoni tells Lyon ‘only winners’ are remembered

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Pierre Mignoni says Lyon’s passage to the EPCR Challenge Cup final will only be truly historic if they lift the trophy.   Head coach Mignoni steered his side to their first European...

Ollivon demands Toulon focus

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

RC Toulon captain Charles Ollivon urged his side to keep focused as they target EPCR Challenge Cup glory.   Toulon will play fellow TOP 14 side Lyon in the final after defeating Saracens 25-16...