Monday Evening Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHalfpenny considered retirement after recent concussion Wales and Scarlets fullback Leigh Halfpenny said constant headaches left him to consider the prospect he may have to quit at the age of...
Taqele Naiyaravoro's hit leads to a penalty try, yellow card and sparks a scuffle
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTop 14 sides Clermont Auvergne and La Rochelle got the better of Premiership rivals Bristol Bears and Northampton Saints to move into the last four of the European Challenge Cup on Sunday. High-flying...
La Rochelle and Clermont storm into last four
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTop 14 sides Clermont Auvergne and La Rochelle got the better of Premiership rivals Bristol Bears and Northampton Saints to move into the last four of the European Challenge Cup on Sunday. English clubs...
Terrific Toulouse edge out Racing despite Holmes red
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse played almost an hour with 14 men but were still able to beat Racing 92 in a magnificent European Champions Cup quarter-final. Top 14 leaders Toulouse produced a magnificent...
Toulouse’s youngsters bring swagger back to Champions Cup hopefuls
7 years ago by The GuardianThe aristocrats of French rugby endured a spell in the wilderness but face Racing 92 feeling full of confidenceNo team have appeared in more European Cup finals than Toulouse but after winning the last...
Champions Cup: head to heads to watch this weekend
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Champions Cup is back and it's even better with only eight sides left in the competition as we head into the knockout stages. With four mouth-watering clashes heading your way this weekend,...
7 Reasons why Australia should ditch Giteau's law
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Wallabies heading into a World Cup year off the back of one of their poorest year's in test history, we take a look at why the Wallabies should get rid of their policy of overseas-based players...
Rampaging Samoan prop sets up fantastic try for Stade Francais halfback
7 years ago by Rugby DumpStade Français completed a dominant 32-16 victory at home to Castres last weekend to remain within touching distance of the Top 14 play-offs, heading into the business end of the season. The hosts easily...
Ireland legend O'Connell to leave Stade
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer British and Irish Lions captain Paul O'Connell will leave Stade Francais at the end of the season. The ex-Ireland skipper took over as forwards coach of the Top 14 club in August but...
One each way as Nemani Nadolo is second player sent off within minutes of play
7 years ago by Rugby DumpMontpellier secured a crucial third win in a row to keep themselves in contention for the Top 14 play-offs by defeating Pau 24-15. Vern Cotter's side came out on top in a tight match marred by a red card...
