Ten years on, where are the 2009 Emerging Springboks now?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn the 23rd of June 2009, the Emerging Springboks piled the pressure on the British and Irish Lions, after the tourist lost the opening test to the Springboks, as they picked up 13 all draw. We...
Top 14 Grand Final Highlights: Toulouse vs Clermont
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse were crowned French Top 14 Champions as they defeated Clermont 24-18 in the Final. The battle of the boot dominated the opening quarter, with both sides slotting two penalties. Toulouse then...
Huge Toeava hit prevents Toulouse try in Top 14 final
7 years ago by Rugby DumpClermont Auvergne full back Isaia Toeava put in a fierce shot on Toulouse fly half Thomas Ramos in the Top 14 final on Saturday.
Toulouse's 'incredible generation' delights Mola
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter Toulouse beat Clermont Auvergne to win the Top 14 title for the 20th time, Ugo Mola paid tribute to his players. Toulouse coach Ugo Mola lauded the club's "incredible generation"...
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...
Thursday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Mitchell Eyes Head Coach Role: According to reports Mitchell has been handed a 2 year contract extension and would need to be considered as the front runner to take over from Eddie Jones....
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...
Double-chasing Clermont set up Top 14 final with Toulouse
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont Auvergne will face Toulouse in the Top 14 final after an emphatic 33-13 defeat of Lyon in Bordeaux on Sunday. Les Jaunards kept their double hopes alive a month after lifting the European...
Clinical Cheslin Kolbe try secures Top 14 final for Toulouse
7 years ago by Rugby DumpSouth African star Cheslin Kolby shinned once again for Toulouse with a lovely finish against La Rochelle to secure a spot in the Top 14 play-off final.
