Team of the Weekend
8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Gregory Fichten - Montpellier The French loosehead prop was one of the standout performers in an impressive Montpellier forward pack this weekend as his side secured victory over...
France’s Matthieu Jalibert will end 50-year wait for a teenage No 10 | Michael Aylwin
8 years ago by The GuardianThe Bordeaux Bègles imp has carved up enough men in his first season in the Top 14 to make his selection for Saturday’s match against Ireland feel like a natural opening gambitNot even Jonny Wilkinson...
Attwood to join Toulon on short term loan
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBath Rugby have confirmed that Dave Attwood will join Toulon on loan until the end of the season. Attwood – who is now fit to play after a lengthy injury lay-off – will link up...
Thursday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix Nations: Joe Schmidt names squad to face France The Ireland coaching group have named the match day 23 for their opening fixture of the 2018 NatWest 6 Nations Championship as they take on France...
Six Nations: France pick teenage fly-half Matthieu Jalibert for Ireland opener
8 years ago by The Guardian• Jalibert will make international debut against Ireland• Uncapped Geoffrey Palis will start at full-backThe new France coach Jacques Brunel has named the teenager Matthieu Jalibert at fly-half for...
Wednesday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix Nations: Scotland announce team to face Wales Glasgow Warriors full-back Stuart Hogg – a late withdrawal from November’s win over the Wallabies – and Newcastle Falcons centre Chris...
10 of the best tries from latest round of play in France's Top 14 and ProD2
8 years ago by Rugby DumpThe 6 Nations kicks off in earnest this weekend, resulting in a break â albeit temporarily â in domestic rugby for the next fortnight. In France, the Top 14 and ProD2 do not resume until 17th...
10 Best tries from latest round of play in France's Top 14 and ProD2
8 years ago by Rugby DumpThe 6 Nations kicks off in earnest this weekend, resulting in a break â albeit temporarily â in domestic rugby for the next fortnight. In France, the Top 14 and ProD2 do not resume until 17th...
Ruan Pienaar's controversial stalling asks questions about the spirit of the law
8 years ago by Rugby DumpMontpellier got the better of Clermont in their Top 14 clash Sunday night, with former Springbok and Ulster scrum half Ruan Pienaar pulling in a 15-point haul in the 30-28 victory. However, the performance...
Filthy tackle leaves Josua Tuisova seeing red
8 years ago by Rugby DumpCertainly no stranger to the highlight reels, Toulon winger Josua Tuisova found himself on the opposite end of the spectrum this past weekend after an extremely dangerous tackle on Bordeaux-Begles's Blair...
