Ins and outs: A full list of the TOP14 2020/2021 Transfers
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis is a list of player transfers involving all of the TOP14 clubs before or during the 2020-21 season. AGEN Players in: Morgan Phelipponneau (Castres), Jean-Marcellin Buttin...
How Irish rugby plan to return play from August 22 - report
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster v Munster, late August. Leinster v Saracens, September 12. Pro 14 Final a week later all in the pipeline as the Irish Times reports on how Ireland and Europe will get rugby back, all culminating...
The Talented Group Of Stars From The U20s Class Of 2008
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2008, Sixteen teams assembled in Wales for what was then dubbed as 'the inaugural IRB Junior World Championship 2008'. The competition replaced the U21 IRB Junior World Championship...
Six Nations issue statement on “4 Nations” competition
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Six Nations has released a statement calling out the 'inaccurate' media speculation relating to the staging of a “4 Nations” competition in November that would exclude France and Italy. This...
Bouthier signs Montpellier contract extension
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance full-back Anthony Bouthier has signed a two-year contract extension with Montpellier. Bouthier joined Montpellier from Pro D2 outfit Vannes last year and continued his rapid...
Where are they now? The extraordinary 2008 Wales under-20s team
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBack in 2008, the Wales u20 team reached the semi-finals of the Under-20 Junior World Cup in 2008 when it was hosted by the country. The star-studded side saw 10 of the players go on...
Six Players Who Played Through Horrific Injuries
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cambridge dictionary describes pain as an 'unpleasant physical feeling, often caused by injury or illness, that you want to stop'. However, for some people, pain is just a minor inconvenience. We...
Top 14's Wealthiest Club Cuts Budget By 20%
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConcerns over Corona Virus have prompted France's wealthiest club, Stade Francais to slash its budget by 20%. Club general manager Thomas Lombardi made the announcement on Wednesday, adding that...
The Breakdown | From Aaron Cruden to Ma'a Nonu: are big-money rugby signings worth it?
6 years ago by The GuardianHigh-profile signings in France and beyond have been driven by owners rather than coaches, but Covid-19 may change that“We hoped for something else.” The words spoken by the Montpellier owner, Mohed...
Julian Savea Leaves Toulon, Heads Back To NZ
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black winger Julian Savea has cut ties with French Top14 side Toulon and will make his way home to New Zealand at the first opportunity. Savea joined Toulon in 2018, failing somewhat to have...
