Star-studded line-up for EPCR European Player of the Year shortlist
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the countdown begins in earnest to the showpiece Heineken Champions Cup final in Marseille, in-form candidates from Leinster Rugby and Stade Rochelais are not surprisingly dominating the prestigious...
Henry Arundell likened to Christian Cullen by former England international
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBreakout London Irish star Henry Arundell has been tipped to feature for England at the Rugby World Cup in France next year. Speculation is rife at the moment as to which country Arundell...
Farrell: Toulon defeat needs to spur Saracens on
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens captain Owen Farrell could not hide his disappointment after going down 25-16 to RC Toulon in the Challenge Cup semi-final on Saturday. Toulon got off to the perfect start with a try...
McCall praises Azéma ahead of semi-final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens director of rugby Mark McCall has heaped praise on RC Toulon head coach Franck Azéma prior to the clubs’ EPCR Challenge Cup semi-final at Stade Félix Mayol on Saturday night. The...
Agustin Creevy suspended for pulling Etzebeth's hair
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish hooker Agustin Creevy has been suspended for one week following an independent Disciplinary Hearing arising from his club’s EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-final match against RC Toulon at...
'Even my wife wouldn't dare do that to me!' - Mourad Boudjellal recounts a Bakkies Botha story
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Challenge Cup quarter-final between Toulon and London Irish has led to former Toulon president to reminisce on an incident between Bakkies Botha and Sylvain Marconnet. In his latest column...
Edinburgh announce player departures
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJames Johnstone (centre), Ramiro Moyano (wing), Nathan Chamberlain (stand-off) and Sam Grahamslaw (prop) all move on, joining Ben Toolis, Magnus Bradbury and George Taylor (retired), whose departures have...
