Rassie Erasmus rewards European form in his latest alignment camp squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has rewarded for in his latest alignment camp ahead of the Rugby World Cup in Japan with uncapped Toulouse flanker Rynhardt Elstadt included in the squad along with...
Ten years on, where are the 2009 Emerging Springboks now?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn the 23rd of June 2009, the Emerging Springboks piled the pressure on the British and Irish Lions, after the tourist lost the opening test to the Springboks, as they picked up 13 all draw. We...
Scottish scrumhalf joins Finn Russell in Paris
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets scrumhalf Sam Hidalgo-Clyne has landed a new contract with French Top 14 giants Racing 92 following his loan at the Harlequins. The Scottish scrum-half announced that he was leaving...
Super Arnold puts the Wallabies coaching staff on notice
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrumbies second-rower Rory Arnold put the Wallabies coaching staff on notice with a strong performance in the win over the Sharks to book a place in the semi-final. Rory is set to join his brother...
Leinster Assured Of Top Seeding As Champions Cup Weekends Are Confirmed
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsLeinster, champions Saracens and Toulouse will each be guaranteed a top ranking in tier 1 when the pool draw for the Heineken Champions Cup takes place in Lausanne, Switzerland on Wednesday. The trio receive...
Nations Championship proposals face World Rugby deadline of Friday
7 years ago by The Guardian• Governing body needs unanimous support of 10 major unions• France omit Bastareaud from World Cup preparationsLeading rugby nations face a deadline of Friday to back or reject World Rugby’s Nations...
Jacques Brunel comments on Mathieu Bastareaud's omission
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance will head to the 2019 Rugby World Cup without Mathieu Bastareaud after their Six Nations vice-captain was left out of a 31-man squad. Mathieu Bastareaud has been left out of France's...
Bastareaud left out of France's World Cup squad with three uncapped players included
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Jacques Brunel has unveiled the list of the 37 players that will prepare for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. 31 players have been listed as "starters" for Japan...
Toulouse’s bizarre changing room celebration after first Top 14 title since 2012
7 years ago by Rugby DumpAfter Toulouse secured their 20th French title in Paris against Clermont Auvergne on Saturday, the celebrations got a little messy in the changeroom after.
Top 14 Grand Final Highlights: Toulouse vs Clermont
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse were crowned French Top 14 Champions as they defeated Clermont 24-18 in the Final. The battle of the boot dominated the opening quarter, with both sides slotting two penalties. Toulouse then...
