'Slow' Top 14 is harming France, claims Ashton
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving played in the Top 14 with Toulon, Chris Ashton believes the pace of play in the league is harming France at international level. Chris Ashton believes the slower speed...
Five Things We Learned From France v Wales
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTomos Williams Comes of Age The Cardiff Blues scrum-half marked his Six Nations debut in style by scoring Wales' first try of a heroic comeback in Paris. In difficult conditions, Williams passed accurately...
Combined XV: France v Wales
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance host Wales in the opening 2019 Six Nations fixture. Jacques Brunel has sprung a surprise selection in Romain Ntamack who ultimately replaces France's vice-captain Mathieu Bastareaud in the...
Top 14 Highlights Round 15: Toulouse v Grenoble
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was Grenoble who took an early lead in this game but due to Toulouse's brilliant form, they weren't going to allow them to keep it. Toulouse then took the lead by scoring two tries before the halftime...
Guitoune fires Toulouse to an important victory
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile it might not have been the best day for running rugby at Stade Ernest Wallon it was not short of action. Five tries in total in the game would have suggested otherwise. The pick of this weeks players...
Castres halt Clermont juggernaut, La Rochelle and Lyon cut gap
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont had not been beaten since October, but they were brought back down to earth by Top 14 champions Castres. Castres halted leaders Clermont Auvergne's 13-match unbeaten...
England International Targeted By Three Top 14 Clubs
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland and Worcester Warriors centre Ben Te'o has drawn the interest of three Top 14 clubs with his contract expiring at the end of the current season. The British and Irish...
Champions and Challenge Cups Quarter-Finals Announced
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAt the conclusion of another series of compelling matches in the pool stages, EPCR can announce the dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage of the Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup quarter-finals. Nine...
EPCR European Player of the Year Nominees
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyElite players from seven different clubs and all three European professional leagues are among the 15 nominees for the prestigious EPCR European Player of the Year award. Last season’s winner, Leone...
Another O'Brien making his mark with Leinster
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyConor O’Brien had more than a hint of deja vu when he made his Leinster European debut against Toulouse last week.
