The Tongan Thor Set To Become Australia's Million Dollar Prop
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies and Queensland Reds' prop The 'Tongan Thor' Taniela Tupou is in talks with Rugby Australia, are reportedly offering the front ranker a long-term deal that will make him the highest-paid prop...
Mathieu Bastareaud announces retirement a day after missing out on RWC 2019 selection
7 years ago by Rugby DumpAfter failing to make Jacques Brunel’s Rugby World Cup 2019 training squad yesterday, France centre Mathieu Bastareaud has retired from international rugby.
Mathieu Bastareaud calls time on his test career
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance International Mathieu Bastareaud has called time on his International career, a day after he missed out on France's squad to prepare for the Rugby World Cup in Japan. Bastareaud was vice-captain...
The Top 5 Tries from day four as Australia get set for France in U20 Championship final
7 years ago by Rugby DumpDefending champions France will look to retain their title when they face Australia in the World Rugby U20 Championship final this coming Saturday. France got the better of South Africa, while Australia...
Nations Championship proposals face World Rugby deadline of Friday
7 years ago by The Guardian• Governing body needs unanimous support of 10 major unions• France omit Bastareaud from World Cup preparationsLeading rugby nations face a deadline of Friday to back or reject World Rugby’s Nations...
Jacques Brunel comments on Mathieu Bastareaud's omission
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance will head to the 2019 Rugby World Cup without Mathieu Bastareaud after their Six Nations vice-captain was left out of a 31-man squad. Mathieu Bastareaud has been left out of France's...
Thomas and Bastareaud omissions surprise many as France name RWC 2019 squad
7 years ago by Rugby DumpAfter France head coach Jacques Brunel announced his training squad for the World Cup in Japan, there were a number of surprises but Mathieu Bastareaud has perhaps been the most noticeable omission.
Bastareaud left out of France's World Cup squad with three uncapped players included
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Jacques Brunel has unveiled the list of the 37 players that will prepare for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. 31 players have been listed as "starters" for Japan...
Black Ferns touring squad for San Diego named
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorth Harbour prop Olivia Ward-Duin has been called in as injury cover for the Black Ferns squad for the 2019 Women’s Rugby Super Series, named today. Head Coach Glenn Moore has selected...
Roux disappointed as Junior Boks go down in U20 Champsionship semi-final
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJunior Springbok coach Chean Roux was bitterly disappointed on Monday as his team went down 20-7 against France in the World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final at the Racecourse Stadium in Rosario, which...
