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Tomas Lavanini cops a five-week ban for record breaking red card

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina second-row Tomas Lavanini has been suspended for five weeks following his red card against Ireland.   Lavanini became the first player to ever be sent off five times at test level when...

Stade Francais v Clermont Auvergne - Top Performers

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Giorgi Melikidze - Stade Francais A powerful man setting an example from the front, Melikidze did a sterling job on defensive duty as he made 9 tackles and won one turnover. He played a total of 58 minutes...

Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup fixture dates and TV coverage announced

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stade Toulousain, who completed a magnificent double of Champions Cup and TOP 14 triumphs last season, will kick off the defence of their elite European title on Saturday, 11 December with a Round 1 clash...

Clermont sneak past La Rochelle

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Clermont notched up their first win of this French Top14 season after edging La Rochelle 23-22 in round 3.   Clermont kicked an early penalty, but two La Rochelle shots at goal followed to give...