How France could line up in November
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthie has named his squad for November and there are a few surprise selections as well as players that have missed out. Here is a look at how they could line up Jean-Baptiste Gros Peato...
Gloucester and Bordeaux Standouts Shine in Thrilling Champions Cup Draw
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Barton, Will Trenholm and Louis Bielle-Biarrey headlined an entertaining contest as Gloucester and Bordeaux-Bègles shared the points at Kingsholm. Gloucester Rugby and defending champions...
Gloucester hold defending champions Union Bordeaux-Bègles to stalemate
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby and Bordeaux-Bègles played out a thrilling 36–36 draw in their Investec Champions Cup opener at Kingsholm Stadium. Gloucester impressed with their attacking intent,...
Louis Bielle-Biarry and three team-mates were able to leave Bristol airport after being stuck for several hours
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyUBB, the two-time defending European champions, can breathe a sigh of relief. Louis Bielle-Biarrey and three other teammates (Romain Gardrat, Matis Perchaud, and Toma Taufa) were finally able to leave...
New Zealand 34-32 France: Hosts edge back-and-forth Nations Championship curtain-raiser
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand held off a late comeback attempt from France for a nail-biting 34-32 victory in the first-ever Nations Championship match in Christchurch. The very first match in the new-look, 12-team tournament...
RETURNING HOME: Cheslin will bring what the Stormers have lacked
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok double World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe’s decision to return home from the start of next season to play for the DHL Stormers will bring something that their game model desperately requires...
Louis Bielle-Biarrey speaks after the win
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is a big big family 🟣 Bordeaux's Louis Bielle-Biarrey speaks to @ryanwilson89 of the team spirit at the club after winning the Investec Champions Cup for the 2nd straight year"With this team,...
10 Key moments in Bordeaux's retention of the Champions Cup
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe reigning champions lifted the trophy for the second consecutive season as they proved too strong for Leinster Rugby in Bilbao. Here are 10 key moments from the game. 7’ Leinster...
Blockbuster UBB and Toulouse lock horns in the Champions Cup
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Champions Cup Quarter Finals will come to a close on Sunday with the last game of the round being played in Bordeaux as UBB take on their arch rivals, Stade Toulousain. The match head...
Team News - Union Bordeaux Begles - Champions Cup
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCompared to the last TOP 14 away match in Lyon, there are 8 changes to the starting XV, including 5 in the forwards and 3 in the backs : In the front row Jefferson Poirot (rested...
