Stats and Facts: Exeter Chiefs v Racing 92
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday sees the Champions Cup final between Exeter Chiefs and Racing 92 in Bristol as the sides will battle it out to become the 12th club to win the title. Here are 13 stats and facts...
No Parisse as Franco Smith names Italy training squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Franco Smith has named a 33-man training squad ahead of their Six Nations return later this month. The Azzurri kick-start the resumption of this year’s Six Nations...
TOP 14 HIGHLIGHTS: Brive Vs Pau
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPau miss a chance to move top of the table and lose their unbeaten run in the competition after failing to overcome 13 man Brive in a game which saw 3 red cards. Pau made a few errors but Brive were in...
Rob Kearney linked with a surprising move to Australia
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster and Ireland fullback Rob Kearney is close to agreeing a deal to finish career in Australia according to reports. The 34-year-old outside back departs Leinster as Ireland's most-decorated...
Top 14 Preview
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance is abuzz with excitement as the start of the 2020-21 Top 14 competition is imminent. Montpellier vs Pau: Kicking proceedings off on Friday night will be Montpellier up against Pau at the...
EPCR reveal new 24-team Champions Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe EPCR Board has revealed that after a unanimously vote, the new Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup tournament formats will be introduced for the 2020/21 season. The decision to alter...
The naughty step which ridiculed a young Gaël Fickou in 2014
5 years ago by Rugby DumpDuring the 2014 Top 14 season Brive newbie Benito Masilevu came up with a wicked sidestep to leave French international Gaël Fickou for dead.
Stade Francais walk a tightrope as 25 members of camp test positive for Covid-19
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTop French club Stade Francais are being forced to deal with a far-from-ideal situation as 25 members of the club have tested positive for Covid-19, sending their entire camp into isolation and their preparations...
Match called off after another French club has reported COVID-19 cases
5 years ago by Rugby DumpA pre-season friendly between Stade Français and Brive which was set to be played ahead of the new Top 14 season has been called off after the Parisian club confirmed a number of its players tested positive...
Top 14 Ins and Outs
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving recently confirmed their 2020/21 calendar, the Top 14 will kickstart with Stade Francais hosting table leaders Union Bordeaux Begles at Stade Jean-Bouin on September 4th. #CalendrierTOP14...
