Russell predicts ‘even harder’ semi-final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRacing 92 fly-half Finn Russell believes their Heineken Champions Cup semi-final with Stade Rochelais on Sunday will probably be “even harder” than their hard-fought quarter-final against...
The Star-Studded XV of Top 14 players whose contracts are expiring
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021/22 season is drawing to a close and several Top 14 players have their contracts expiring. French website All Rugby has released a the list of players whose contracts are expiring...
French clubs battling on two fronts as Top 14 race heats up
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix French clubs are in action across the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup quarter-finals this weekend but none have secured a playoff spot in the Top 14. In the most competitive season since...
Biarritz relegated, Toulouse claim narrow win over La Rochelle
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday's Top 14 action saw Biarritz's relegation sealed after 48-13 loss to Castres. Having secured promotion to the TOP14 through the promotion-relegation playoff last season, Biarritz...
Former Scotland captain and Lion Smith dies aged 50
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Scotland captain and British and Irish Lion Tom Smith has died at the age of 50. Smith was diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer in 2019 and sadly passed away on Wednesday. Capped...
