Les Bleus scythe through sorry Scots
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMaxime Medard claimed a brace of tries as France ran riot against Scotland in Nice as part of their Rugby World Cup preparations. France stormed to a dominant 32-3 victory against an...
France to unleash Alivereti Raka on Scotland with three other uncapped players in the 23
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Brunel has named his side to face Scotland this weekend with star Clermont winger Alivereti Raka set to make his test debut on the left wing. The side will be led by Jefferson Poirot...
Clermont confirm four new signings including two Springboks
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont have confirmed a further four signings ahead of the cut off date for Rugby World Cup cover signings ahead of the TOP14 season. The 2018/19 Top 14 finalists have added Springboks JJ Engelbrecht...
Bastareaud left out of France's World Cup squad with three uncapped players included
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Jacques Brunel has unveiled the list of the 37 players that will prepare for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. 31 players have been listed as "starters" for Japan...
Game breakers: Five battles that will decide the 'Dream' Top 14 Final
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEleven years on and Toulouse and Clermont will clash in the TOP14 Final for the first time since 2008. The re-run of the 2008 final promises to be an enthralling encounter with Clermont...
Double-chasing Clermont set up Top 14 final with Toulouse
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont Auvergne will face Toulouse in the Top 14 final after an emphatic 33-13 defeat of Lyon in Bordeaux on Sunday. Les Jaunards kept their double hopes alive a month after lifting the European...
Ruthless Clermont win record-equalling third Challenge Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont Auvergne outscored La Rochelle by three tries to one to win their first European trophy for 12 years. Greig Laidlaw came off the bench to produce a kicking masterclass as...
Watch: Dany Priso manhandles Camille Lopez
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle prop Dany Priso showed off his strength in the Challenge Cup Final against Clermont when he picked Camille Lopez up and drove him about 10 metres into touch before he dumped him out. "Put...
European Team of the Week
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith just four top flight matches taking place in Europe this weekend, we select our team of the week from the Champions and Challenge Cup semi finals. Leinster and Saracens cruised...
Match Highlights: Clermont vs Harlequins
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA sensational game of rugby with Clermont looking as if they would run away with it before Harlequins fought back. Camille Lopez opened the scoring with a drop goal before Marcus Smith responded with a...