Thursday Rugby World Cup Update
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt's been a busy day in Japan with Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Argentina and France all confirming their line ups for the weekend. We take you through all the line ups, latest news,...
Brunel backs Ntamack over Lopez for RWC opener
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance coach Jacques Brunel has announced his team for the Pool C match against Argentina in Tokyo Stadium on Saturday, 21 September. The French head coach has backed the Toulouse...
Selecting a RWC 2019 XV with just one player from a country
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Rugby World Cup is just days away and we can look forward to seeing some of the greatest talents from around the world come together and compete. Here's a combined...
Vermeulen hits 50 as the Springboks name team to face the All Blacks
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named an unchanged matchday 23 for their first World Cup match against the All Blacks in Yokohama on Saturday. The Springboks will field an unchanged...
Rob Howley: a successful player and coach who struggled to win hearts
7 years ago by The GuardianThe Wales attack coach, who has been sent home over betting claims, has rarely enjoyed public popularity“The future can wait,” were the final words Rob Howley uttered in the last interview he gave...
Top 14 Highlights: La Rochelle vs Toulouse
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle broke their four game duck against Toulouse to earn a massive victory against reigning Champions Toulouse. After a tight first half, Toulouse were reduced to 14 men after Kok's red card. The result moves La...
Five breakthrough talents to watch in Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, we look at five young players capable of making their mark on the international stage. The Rugby World Cup is the greatest...
Watch: Blitzbok star Werner Kok red carded for a dangerous fend in his first start for Toulouse
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer South African sevens star Werner Kok was shown a red in the 53rd minute of his first start for Toulouse, who signed the flyer as a Rugby World Cup joker. Kok was given his marching...
Lyon & Bordeaux win in routs as Toulouse suffer another defeat
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe top two in the Top 14 claimed huge victories to stay unbeaten as both the defending champions and last year's runners-up were beaten. Lyon and Bordeaux Begles continued...
Top 14 Highlights: Toulouse v Racing 92
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn early penalty try and yellow card against Racing 92 put them at a disadvantage, another yellow and try was given to Toulouse for high tackle in the 22nd minute of the match. First points for R92...
