Francois Hougaard to return to Bulls?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRumours are flying that Worcester Warriors Scrumhalf Francois Hougaard could be the latest signing by Jake White’s Pretoria-based Bulls. Hougaard, 32, has been at Worcester since 2016, having...
Zach Mercer heads for France
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBath and England number 8 Zach Mercer has confirmed that he will be packing his bags and heading to France at the conclusion of his current contract with the English club. Mercer has been a part...
French government move leaves European club rugby in limbo
5 years ago by The GuardianFrench sides advised not to play cross-border matchesSoaring Covid infection rates in Britain prompt actionThe major European club cup competitions are set to be suspended after the French government advised...
French sports ministry wants games against British clubs postponed
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyThe French sports ministry is recommending that games against British clubs in this season's European competitions are postponed due to issues surrounding Covid-19, according to sources in France.
Nevers wing red carded for lifting referee in celebration
5 years ago by Rugby WorldJosaia Raisuqe got a little too hyped – and paid the price!Nevers wing red carded for lifting referee in celebration The ProD2 in France provided us with something totally different this …Continue...
Fresh fears for Champions Cup with French to make decisive call
5 years ago by Irish IndependentThe Champions Cup has been cast into fresh doubt as organisers await the outcome of an emergency summit held in France on Thursday between competition organisers EPCR, French clubs and the French government.
Champions Cup cast into fresh doubt as emergency summit takes place in France
5 years ago by Irish IndependentTHE Champions Cup has been cast into fresh doubt as organisers await the outcome of an emergency summit in France between competition organisers EPCR, French clubs and the Ministers from the Departments...
European rugby tournaments plunged into doubt by new Covid variant fears
5 years ago by The GuardianFrench worries threaten Champions and Challenge CupsRemaining group matches could be postponed, initiallyThis season’s European Champions Cup is under threat of suspension amid growing fears in France...
Champions Cup and Challenge Cup Rounds 3 and 4 Referee Appointments
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNika Amashukeli of Georgia will make his debut as a Champions Cup referee when he takes charge of the Round 3 fixture between Pool B joint-leaders, Racing 92, and Harlequins at Paris La Défense...
France players available for all Six Nations games
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyFrance have reached an agreement with their clubs that means the internal politics that undermined their chances of winning the Autumn Nations Cup have been resolved for the Six Nations.
