Bastareaud left out of France's World Cup squad with three uncapped players included
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Jacques Brunel has unveiled the list of the 37 players that will prepare for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. 31 players have been listed as "starters" for Japan...
Former Springbok scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar in talks with two teams - reports
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar has been linked with a return to the Republic with either the Cheetahs or Sharks according to Afrikaans publication The Rapport. Pienaar played for...
Just how much money does it take to organise the Top 14 final? New study reveals a staggering amount
7 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Ligue Nationale de Rugby, who preside over the French Top 14 competition, recorded an economic impact of over €16 million from last season's final between Castres and Montpellier, according to the...
One last hurrah for Sofiane Guitoune to prove his worth
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse and Clermont face off in the final of the TOP 14 final at the Stade France on Saturday after the two sides finished the regular season in first and second during the regular season. The...
Springbok centre extends Montepellier stay
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok centre Jan Serfontein has extended his stay at TOP14 side Montpellier having arrived at the club in October 2017 from Pretoria-based Super Rugby side the Bulls. The former World Rugby...
The Kings sign flyhalf Catrakilis
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins fly-half Demetri Catrakilis will leave the Club to return to South Africa to join Pro 14 side the Southern Kings. Nicknamed “The Greek God”, Demetri Catrakilis, returns...
O'Gara's next coaching venture confirmed
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Irish out-half Ronan O'Gara has confirmed his next coaching venture as he has signed with La Rochelle as the side's new head coach. The TOP14 club confirmed the news on Wednesday with the...
Samoan scrumhalf Fotuali'i set for Top 14 switch
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMontpellier head coach Vern Cotter has moved closer to completing his squad for next season with the signing of Bath and Samoan scrumhalf Kahn Fotuali'i, according to L'Equipe. Fotuali'i...
Charlie Ngatai turns from villain to hero in Top 14 Playoff
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Chiefs and All Blacks' centre Charlie Ngatai led Lyon to the Top 14 semi-finals with a match-winning try against Montpellier on Saturday. However, Ngatai was part of the reason that Lyon...
Monday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMatt Proctor's Super Rugby season is over while Fifita is cited Following the Hurricanes 30-17 win over the Sharks in Durban, The Hurricanes will be without the services of centre Matt Proctor. The...
