Viliame Mata rugby player
Viliame Mata rugby player

Viliame Mata

22nd Oct 1991 1.96m/115kg No. 8

The Fijian that made THAT mind-blowing pass has put pen to paper on a new deal

5 years ago by Rugby Dump

European Player of the Year nominee and Olympic gold medallist, Viliame Mata, has today committed his future to Edinburgh after putting pen to paper on a new one-year contract extension.

Treviso slay Dragons to go second, Blues stun Edinburgh

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Luca Sperandio and Niccolo Cannone scored two tries apiece as Benetton Treviso stretched their unbeaten run to eight games.       In-form Benetton Treviso moved up to second in Pro14...

Pro 14 Stats Leaders of the Weekend

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Here are the Pro 14 Round 13 Top Performers after a weekend of shock results   Meters Gained - Mike Haley 121m:    Haley made the most meters on the weekend with ball in hand in a narrow...

EPCR European Player of the Year Nominees

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Elite 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...

Champions Cup Round 5 Team of the Week

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

1) Mako Vunipola - Saracens Rugby Another brilliant performance from the England international prop. He showed his deft handling to send Jackson Wray away for Saracens second try.the loosehead was excellent...

Top Performers - Toulon v Edinburgh

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jaco Van der Walt - Edinburgh Rugby The South African stand-off hasn't looked back since claiming the No. 10 shirt off Kiwi Simon Hickey. Van der Walt took the game by the scruff of the neck in the South...

Champions Cup Stats Leaders After Round Four

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Points Scored : 51 Thomas Ramous - Toulouse The Toulouse full-back has been ice cold from the kicking tee for Ugo Mola's side. Ramos has averaged 12.8 points per game and is a elusive running threat from...

Champions Cup - A Look At The Pool Leaders

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Toulouse, Saracens and Racing 92 are the only sides in the Champions Cup to register 3 wins in the opening 3 rounds of this seasons tournament. They top their pools along with Munster, also unbeaten but...

Champions Cup Top Performers

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With 3 rounds of Champions Cup in the bag we have a look at who the top performers according to the stats.     Top Try Scorers:   With 4 tries and one clear of the chasing pack Sofiane...

John McKee names settled side to face France

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Flying Fijians Head Coach John McKee believes his team are more than capable of taking victory in this Sunday’s third and final test of the November International Series.         McKee...