French rugby soul-searches before Newcastle’s visit to Toulon | The Breakdown
8 years ago by The GuardianEurope has not always been the country’s priority and there are concerns over the health of the game at home, but France’s clubs still tend to shine in the Champions CupNewcastle’s last appearance...
Thursday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPeter Ryan appointed Queensland Reds Defence Coach: Ryan has signed a deal with the Reds until the end of 2020. The dual code Premiership winning player played at the Bromco's...
Murray signs new deal with Munster & the IRFU
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and Munster Rugby have confirmed that Conor Murray signed an IRFU contract extension in early September which will see him play his rugby in Ireland up to at least the end of June 2022. Since...
Sale Sharks sign Tom Bristow
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks have confirmed the signing of loosehead prop Tom Bristow from French PROD2 side Narbonne. The 27-year-old 118 kg Prop played for London Welsh, Leicester Tigers...
Faf de Klerk not available for Springboks’ year-end tour to Europe
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks have confirmed that scrumhalf Faf de Klerk will not be available for the Springboks’ year-end tour to Europe. “He was released to play for his country in the...
France's form sides to feature in the Challenge Cup
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith all domestic competitions taking a break for Europe this weekend it's the perfect time to take stock on how teams have fared so far. Toulon, Montpellier and Racing 92 have started the season...
Top 14 Rumour Mill
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA number of players make the decision to make a move following a Rugby World Cup and according to French newspaper Midi Olympique, the upcoming World Cup will be no different. Here are some of...
Manu Samoa names team for Northern Hemisphere tour
8 years ago by Manu SamoaManu Samoa's squad for the forthcoming Northern Hemisphere Tour in November this year has been named. Head coach Steve Jackson has retained most of the old heads in the team with a number of new...
Plisson steps up to sink Castres
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Francais came away with the spoils in a tightly fought contest against the defending Top14 champions, Castres. The visitors relied heavily on the boot of Jules Plisson who has played...
Mariano Galarza leaves Gloucester
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester have confirmed that Argentina international second-row Mariano Galarza will join Top 14 side Bordeaux-Begles with immediate effect. The 31-year-old Argentinian international is currently...
