Heineken returns as Champions Cup title partner
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe EPCR has announced that Heineken will return as the title partner of the European Rugby Champions Cup from the 2018/19 season. The four-year deal will see the tournament renamed as the...
Pienaar to join Ulster's coaching staff in 2019?
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn an interview with Midilibre Montpellier president Mohad Altrad confirmed that Ruan Pienaar's family has failed to adapt to life in the South West of France and ultimately moved back to...
Top 14 Final - Key Battles
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe table-toppers Montpellier face the 2014 winners Castres this weekend at the Stade de France in a final that is one of the hardest to call in years. Montpellier have had a season to remember, winning...
Top 14 Final - Players to Watch
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the Top 14 final we take a look at the Players to Watch. Ruan Pienaar (Montpellier) At the age of 34, Pienaar has been one Montpellier’s best players as they chase their maiden...
Retirees XV – A Team of Legends that Called it Day in 2018
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIsa Nacewa – Leinster and Fiji (1 cap) Mr. Leinster hangs up his boots last Saturday after an illustrious career that included 4 European Cups, 1 Challenge Cup, Pro12 and Pro14...
France announce Elite and Development squads for 2018/19 season
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Brunel has announced a group of 40 elite players and 20 development players for the 2018/19 season. The announcement comes following an agreement between LNR and FFR that will...
Bismarck du Plessis free to play Top 14 final
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBismarck du Plessis, who was cited for "making contact with the eye area" of Lyon's Felix Lambey, is free to play for Montpellier in the Top14 final after the Disciplinary Committee ruled the incident...
Top14 Semi-Final Highlights: Montpellier v Lyon
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMontpellier march on into the Top 14 final with a comprehensive and well calculated win over Lyon. The Table toppers took their points when needed with the help of the big boot of Steyn and Pienaar...
Top 14 Barrage Highlights: Toulon v Lyon
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLyon progress to their first Top14 semi-final after a thrilling 102 minutes of rugby. Although they were not able to beat Toulon they progress due to the fact that they scored 2 tries compared to...
Ma'a Nonu sensational as Chris Ashton blows chances in Lyon thriller
8 years ago by Rugby DumpLyon advanced to their first ever Top 14 semi-final after knocking out Toulon on Friday night, scoring two tries to one in the 19-19 extra time thriller from Stade Félix Mayol. In spite of the elimination,...
