Top 14 Highlights: Clermont v Lyon
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is the first loss out of the 8 games so far for Lyon. There was not a single try scored but it was a kick at goal match from the beginning as if both teams knew that there would be little opportunity...
Lyon's unbeaten start halted at Clermont
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLyon's unbeaten start to the Top 14 season came to a halt as Jake McIntyre's boot helped Clermont Auvergne to a 24-15 victory on Sunday. The visitors, who played over half an hour with...
Diaby red proves costly as Bordeaux beaten by Brive
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBordeaux-Begles could lose ground on Top 14 leaders Lyon after slipping to their second defeat in three matches at Brive. Mahamadou Diaby's ninth-minute dismissal proved decisive as Christophe...
Lyon beat Bordeaux to extend lead, Stade stay bottom
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLyon moved five points clear at the summit of the Top 14 table with a thrilling 25-23 win over second-placed Bordeaux-Begles, while Castres thumped bottom side Stade Francais on Saturday. The...
Clermont overcome Stade Francais as Bordeaux-Begles hold Montpellier
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont Auvergne returned to winning ways in the Top 14 as Jake McIntyre's fine kicking propelled them to a 32-18 victory at struggling Stade Francais. The home side took the lead four minutes...
Rugby World Cup 2019: France v Argentina
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have frustrated their fans and themselves with inconsistent displays over recent years and Damien Penaud has issued a rallying call. Damian Penaud rallied his France team-mates...
The experts' tips for success in Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the Rugby World Cup, three Omnisport writers take a look at the main talking points for the tournament in Japan. It is little surprise to see powerhouses New Zealand...
Lyon & Bordeaux win in routs as Toulouse suffer another defeat
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe top two in the Top 14 claimed huge victories to stay unbeaten as both the defending champions and last year's runners-up were beaten. Lyon and Bordeaux Begles continued...
Brive stun Top 14 runners-up Clermont in milestone derby as Toulouse get off the mark
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrive claimed their first victory of the Top 14 campaign as they shocked last season's runners-up and local rivals Clermont Auvergne 28-21 on Sunday. Promoted Brive hit the front early...
France Name Rugby World Cup Squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Brunel has confirmed France's 31-man Rugby World Cup squad. Back rower Louis Picamoles will participate in his third World Cup having featured in 2011, 2015 and will retire from...
