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Xavier Chiocci signs for Lyon

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lyon have welcomed the arrival of Toulon's Xavier Chiocci, who'll join many former Toulon teammates (including Menini, Delon Armitage, Bruni, Gill, Palisson) at the club.   The 28-year-old was...

Top 14 Highlights Round 15: Lyon v Racing 92

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lyon performed like play-off contenders against a strong Racing 92 outfit. Jonathan Wisniewski controlled the game very well from flyhalf and kicked exceptionally, out of hand and at goal. Simon Zebo...

WATCH: Nakawara and Rokocoko Toy With The Lyon Defence

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Racing 92 were humbled 32-11 by Lyon in the Top 14 on Saturday but the Paris-based club did come up with this superb counter attacking try following a poor kick by Noa Nakaitaci.     Antonie...

Castres halt Clermont juggernaut, La Rochelle and Lyon cut gap

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Clermont had not been beaten since October, but they were brought back down to earth by Top 14 champions Castres.       Castres halted leaders Clermont Auvergne's 13-match unbeaten...

Replacing Lambie: Racing 92's Shortlist

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Pat Lambie's retirement has forced Racing 92 to send their scouts out in search of a replacement with the likes of Finn Russell, Raphael Lagarde and Ben Volavola the only flyhalves on the club's pay roll.          Volavola...

Champions Cup Highlights: Cardiff Blues v Lyon

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A total of 7 tries in the game this afternoon. However it was the Cardiff Blues that asserted their dominance in the second to make sure they run away with the game in thee closing minutes. While...

Carbery sends Munster through and ends Exeter's lingering Champions Cup hopes

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens and Racing 92 secured home quarter-finals in the Champions Cup but the hopes of Exeter Chiefs are over after defeat at Munster.       Munster booked their place in the last...

Bath Rugby announce four new signings

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bath Rugby have confirmed that Lewis Boyce, Christian Judge, Will Stuart and Mike Williams will join the Club ahead of the 2019/20 season.   Boyce will join the Blue, Black and White following...

Rudi Wulf extends Lyon stay

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lyon Rugby have today confirmed the contract extension of Rudi Wulf until 2020.   ✍🏻 +1 an pour Rudi Wulf qui sera donc lyonnais jusqu’en 2020 ! 🔴⚫️ #TEAMLOU #TOP14 #prolongations...

Champions Cup Round 5 in Numbers

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

EPC Rugby pick out some key statistics from last weekend’s Heineken Champions Cup games.   3: All three Irish provinces (Leinster Rugby, Munster Rugby and Ulster Rugby)...