Top 14 Highlights: Toulouse vs Lyon
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse laid down a marker with a statement 53-21 home thrashing of Lyon to close out round 19 of the French Top 14. It was fast and furious from the get go, with the opening 20 minutes a sea-saw affair...
What's gone wrong for Johnny Sexton this 6 Nations?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton's Six Nations campaign has been one to forget. The World Player of the year looks a shadow of himself and a complete different player to his 2018 form. Hauled off today after a laclustre...
The Sunwolves bulk up for Reds Clash
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sunwolves had added some serious firepower to their squad ahead of their clash with the Reds this weekend in Toyko. The Japanese side has added for former Highlander and Maori All Black Daniel...
Thursday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby wants relegation in Six Nations and Rugby Championship World Rugby has outlined plans for a new global competition and revealed that it wants to press for promotion...
England Sevens face the axe as RFU cut costs - reports
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe England Sevens team is facing the axe as part of 'brutal' cost-cutting measure being considered by the RFU according to a report by Gavin Mairs in the Telegraph. The...
Top Performers from Leinster vs. Cheetahs
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDave Kearney In a tactical kicking battle for most of the night in a rain soaked RDS - Kearney, playing in the unfamiliar 15 shirt, marshaled the back-field securely all night and made sure...
Club v country: English rugby’s dilemma approaches endgame
7 years ago by The GuardianThe RFU’s Nigel Melville has plenty on his plate with a newly-flush top flight making noises over ring-fencing and the international scene in danger of implodingRugby union is not the only sport struggling...
Fantastic Franco helps Italy women to historic bonus point win over Ireland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly continued their unbeaten start to this year's Women's Six Nations by edging Ireland 29-27 in a tight encounter in Parma for their first ever win over the Irish in the Championship.Flanker Giada Franco...
USA Overcome Brazil in a Thriller in Texas
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe USA Eagles overcame Brazil in a thriller in Texas this evening to get their ARC campaign back on track. Playing in Austin the Eagles were 33-28 winners and were made to avoid a late scare in the final...
Ireland overcome Italy scare to claim bonus-point win
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly deservedly led Ireland 16-12 at half-time in Rome, but Joe Schmidt's side just about did enough to avoid a huge Six Nations upset. Ireland were given a Six Nations scare by Italy...
