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Knee injury ends Paul Willemse's season

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Montpellier's Paul Willemse, who was hit in the knee on Saturday during the defeat against LOU, will not play again this season.      According to information from RMC Sport, the 29-year-old will...

John Afoa to continue his career in France

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former All Black prop John Afoa is set to continue his career in France next season.   Afoa will leave the Bristol Bears at the end of the season to join PROD2 side Vannes.   The 2011 Rugby...

Red Roses win Grand Slam in Bayonne

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Red Roses claimed a Six Nations Grand Slam after beating France 24-12 in Bayonne.   It marks their fourth consecutive Six Nations title, and they are now unbeaten in 23 matches,...

Biarritz relegated, Toulouse claim narrow win over La Rochelle

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saturday'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...

Maxime Medard to hang up his boots

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former French international fullback Maxime Medard has called time on a distinguished career.    Medard, 35, amassed a total of 315 caps for Toulouse and 63 for Les Bleus.    "I...

"We have been deceived" - President of the Spanish Federation speaks on 2023 RWC disqualification

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The president of the Spanish Federation, Alfonso Feijoo, has spoken after seeing Spain out of the World Cup after qualifying 23 years later.     Spain had qualified for the Rugby...

Steffon Armitage to leave Biarritz and return to 'where it all started'

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Biarritz flanker Steffon Armitage will leave the TOP14 club at the end of the season to join National club Nice in the third division of France.   Armitage confirmed the news in an...

Spain disqualified from Rugby World Cup 2023

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Spain have been disqualified for a second Rugby World Cup in a row.   Spain had qualified for the Rugby World Cup in France as the winners of Europe 2. They were set to feature in Pool B along with South...

Cardiff Rugby sign Wallaby, Lopeti Timani

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Rugby are thrilled to announce the signing of Lopeti Timani from RC Toulonnaise.   The 6ft 5ins, 19 stone second-row will arrive at the Arms Park in the summer to provide further muscle...

Red Roses squad update: Sarah Hunter

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sarah Hunter has been withdrawn from England’s TikTok Women’s Six Nations squad. The Red Roses captain suffered a rib injury in Sunday’s victory over Ireland at Welford Road and will...