Monday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIsrael Folau Code of Conduct hearing day 3 Israel Folau’s future is still no clearer after his code of conduct hearing was forced into a third day following a stalemate at Rugby Australia’s...
Stade boost play-off bid with derby win at Racing, Lyon down Bordeaux
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Francais kept themselves firmly in the mix for a Top 14 play-off place with a 27-23 win at Racing 92 and Lyon struck a big blow to Bordeaux-Begles' top-six hopes on Sunday. Racing...
Thursday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia backed by government to bid for 2027 Rugby World Cup Rugby Australia has confirmed that the Australian Government has backed the Union in bidding for the 2027 Rugby World...
Sam Whitelock's new deal includes a short stint in Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks, Crusaders and Canterbury lock, Samuel Whitelock, and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) have agreed a new deal, with the Test centurion signing through until 2023. The re-signing of the two-time...
Racing 92's backs coach set to join Les Bleus staff
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRacing92's Top 14-winning backs coach Laurent Labit will join the France set-up after the Rugby World Cup in Japan, the club announced on Monday. Labit won a league title with Racing 92 in...
Pau winger shows-off Fijian flair in crazy team try to sink Racing 92
7 years ago by Rugby DumpFijian winger Watisoni Votu scored an incredible 80-metre try for Pau against Racing 92 in the French Top 14 on Saturday.
Toulouse guarantee top-two finish as Lyon lose
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse took advantage of defeats for a number of sides further down the Top 14 table as they sealed a top-two spot. A 21-20 victory away at fourth-placed Castres took Toulouse out of reach of...
Ben Teo set for Super Rugby switch?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorcester Warriors have already confirmed that England centre Ben Te'o will leave the club at the end of the season, sparking rumours of where the next destination will be for the former Leinsterman. The...
David Strettle to retire at the end of the season
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens and England winger David Strettle has announced that he will retire at the end of the season following an illustrious 17-year career. The 35-year-old first picked up a ball aged...
Staying focused for the Semi Final losers
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster, Sale, Harlequins and Toulouse all bowed out of their European competitions this weekend but all 4 sides need to put that aside as they return to domestic action this weekend. Munster...
