Uncapped European-based forward on Erasmus' radar
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Head Coach Rassie Erasmus made the unprecedented call to hand overseas-based outside back Cheslin Kolbe his first Springbok coach in 2018 and he looks he might make the same call in 2019. In...
Champions Cup final: talking points from Saracens’ victory over Leinster
7 years ago by The GuardianLearning through failure shifts power to Saracens, but this year’s showpiece could have seismic effects on the wider gameLeinster were a year ago hailed not only as the best team in Europe but potentially...
Champions Cup Team Of The Season
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens claimed their third Champions Cup Title by beating Leinster 10-20 in the final in Newcastle. Following a thrilling season in the Champions Cup we have selected our team of the competition. Saracens...
Leinster eye record fifth title
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens will attempt to deny Leinster a record fifth European Champions Cup - here are the best pre-match Opta numbers. Leinster will be bidding to make history in the European Champions...
Furlong To Reach 100-Cap Mark In Leinster’s Final Showdown With Saracens
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsLeinster will field an unchanged team for their Heineken Champions Cup final clash with Saracens at St. James’ Park in Newcastle on Saturday evening (kick-off 5pm). Head coach Leo Cullen has stuck...
Tadhg Furlong to win 100th cap vs Saracens
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster have announced their team to play against Saracens tomorrow in the Champions Cup Final in St. James’ Park. Tadhg Furlong will make his 100th appearance for the club on Saturday...
Richie Gray and Duncan Weir absent from Scotland squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRichie Gray and Duncan Weir have missed out on places in Scotland's 42-man training squad ahead of the Rugby World Cup, but three uncapped players have been included. Gray, who has 65 caps for Scotland,...
Top 14 Highlights: Toulouse vs Pau
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse took charge right from the get-go and really embarrassed the Pau side today at their home ground. Toulouse put on a whopping thirteen tries over their opponents who were unable to put on one!...
Medard brilliance helps Kolbe finish 95 metre try of the season contender
7 years ago by Rugby DumpToulouse were merciless in their 83-6 destruction of Pau over the weekend as the hosts blasted their guests with 13 tries. Pau narrowly avoided the whitewash with a meagre two penalties. The best of those...
Agen on brink of safety after win at Grenoble, Toulouse pummel Pau
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGrenoble look to be heading for a relegation play-off after losing at home to their nearest rivals Agen. Agen all but secured their Top 14 status with a 29-11 win at second-bottom...
