Fabien Galthie drops Damian Penaud and other big names
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthie has named his squad for the 2026 Six Nations and has dropped Damian Penaud, Gregory Alldritt and Gael Fickou from the side. There are 42 players in total as they prepare to face Ireland...
Saints Eye Statement Win in Hostile Bordeaux Test
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints are preparing for their first visit to UBB’s iconic Stade Chaban Delmas since the 1997 1998 season and the sense of anticipation is clear. With Sunday’s Round 3 clash looming...
UBB and Saints Ready for rematch
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyFans are in for a thrilling repeat of last year’s Final this weekend as Union Bordeaux Bègles host Northampton Saints at Chaban-Delmas. The two most impressive sides so far this season meet...
UBB battle from behind in Bulls’ backyard
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls faced Bordeaux at Loftus. A fast paced, action-filled first half where if you looked away for a second then you’d miss a whole lot of action. The Bordeaux side struck first through Damian...
Autumn Internationals: England win ninth game in a row, All Blacks deny Scotland
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland earned their ninth straight win after scoring four second-half tries to see off Fiji 38-18 at Twickenham. Steve Borthwick's side had opened the scoring through Luke Cowan-Dickie before Fiji flipped...
Autumn Nations Series | Team of the Week
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWins for Ireland, New Zealand, England, Italy, South Africa and Argentina in the first full round of the Autumn Nations Series for 2025. Here is our team of the week. Pierre Schoeman - SCO Malcolm...
14 man Springboks stun France in Paris
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks took 40 minutes to get going but ultimately secured a statement win over France in Paris with 14 players. Late in the first half Lood de Jager was given a straight red card for...
Winners and Losers from France’s Selection to Face South Africa
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthié has made his intentions clear with a bold France lineup to face the Springboks. The squad reveals not just who has earned the coach’s trust, but also who has fallen down the...
Players leaving and Joining the French Top 14
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2025/26 Top 14 season ushers in a wave of significant player movement across France’s top rugby clubs. From major international signings like Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola to the retirements...
Damian Penaud speaks after Champions Cup final victory
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWatch as Damian Penaud - European Player of the Year - speaks after they won the Champions Cup final 🟣 Bordeaux's Damian Penaud is crowned as European Player of the Year to go along with...
