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...
Balancing the books and replacing the Accountant: who can replace Ben Smith after the World Cup?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders and All Blacks will lose one of their most consistent performers after the Rugby World Cup with the always reliable Ben Smith bringing the curtain down on his test and Super Rugby career...
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...
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...
Slick handling helps Clermont to the Top14 Final
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont 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 Challenge...
TOP 14 Semi-Final Highlights: Toulouse v La Rochelle
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first game of the Top 14 semi-final could not have gone any other way and it was never lacking of any action. In the end it was Toulouse who were hard to stop for La Rochelle who went over for...
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...
