SA 7s: Ngcobo wants to win the battle and the war in Dubai
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Sevens squad start will start the Emirates Dubai Sevens on Friday with a healthy dose of reality, but also the expectation that the hard work done on the training field and some personnel...
Antoine Dupont cleared to play for Toulouse against Munster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse star Antoine Dupont is free to play against Munster in next week's Champions Cup opener after his ban was reduced on appeal. The scrum-half had been suspended for four...
Champions Cup: In Focus: Stade Toulousain
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOur preview series of Heineken Champions Cup Pool B sides concludes as we take a look at Stade Toulousain, five-time winners of the competition. Heineken Champions Cup record Toulouse lifted...
Rugby World Cup 2023: Seven matches you should get excited about
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIn less than 10 months’ time, the wait for Rugby World Cup 2023 will come to an end as France take on New Zealand in an opening match that has all the ingredients to be a classic. While...
Energy and anticipation for new Blitzboks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThey have the most experienced Blitzbok of all times in Branco du Preez in their midst, but where the veteran arrived in Dubai for the ninth time, there are also three of his Springbok Sevens team mates...
Jack Willis joins Toulouse
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs an additional player, England international Jack Willis joins Stade Toulousain until the end of this 2022-2023 season. The 25-year old has played more than 80 games for his former club Wasps. "We...
Bordeaux partways with coach Christophe Urios
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUnion Bordeaux Bègles have announced the departure of head coach Christophe Urios. Urios led Bordeaux to back-to-back Top 14 semi-finals as well as a Champions Cup semi-final during...
France call up 15 extra players ahead of Bok Test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have called up 15 extra players ahead of their Test against South Africa, including a replacement for injured lock Killian Geraci. Geraci was a late withdrawal from France’s 30-29...