The latest rumours, player movements and re-signings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe round up the week's latest rumours, signings, and re-signings. Richie Mo'unga re-signs with New Zealand Rugby until at least 2023 Richie Mo'unga has signed...
Road to Marseille: RC Toulon
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs three-time runners-up RC Toulon bid to make it fourth-time lucky in the EPCR Challenge Cup final, we look back at how they set up their showdown with Lyon at Stade Vélodrome in Marseille on...
Henry Arundell likened to Christian Cullen by former England international
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBreakout London Irish star Henry Arundell has been tipped to feature for England at the Rugby World Cup in France next year. Speculation is rife at the moment as to which country Arundell...
Agustin Creevy suspended for pulling Etzebeth's hair
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish hooker Agustin Creevy has been suspended for one week following an independent Disciplinary Hearing arising from his club’s EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-final match against RC Toulon at...
'Even my wife wouldn't dare do that to me!' - Mourad Boudjellal recounts a Bakkies Botha story
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Challenge Cup quarter-final between Toulon and London Irish has led to former Toulon president to reminisce on an incident between Bakkies Botha and Sylvain Marconnet. In his latest column...
Saracens seal Challenge Cup semi-final after crushing Gloucester
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens booked their place in the Challenge Cup semi-finals claiming a 44-15 win over Gloucester Rugby at Kingsholm on Friday night. Saracens will play the winner of the last...
10 Facts ahead of the Challenge Cup quarter-finals
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Challenge Cup quarter-finals are upon us with the action kicking off on Friday. Gloucester take on Saracens in the all-English quarter-final. Saturday's action kicks off with Edinburgh hosting...
Steffon Armitage to leave Biarritz and return to 'where it all started'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBiarritz flanker Steffon Armitage will leave the TOP14 club at the end of the season to join National club Nice in the third division of France. Armitage confirmed the news in an...