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Gregory Alldritt sends warning to Racing 92

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hard-running France and La Rochelle number 8 Gregory Alldritt has warned Racing 92 that he and his troops are more than up for the challenge when the sides lock horns in this weekend’s Champions...

Unions in talks about massive shake-up of international rugby scene

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A massive development is in the pipeline with regard to the international rugby scene.    The proposed idea of the Nations Championship – a competition involving twelve teams (England,...

Six Nations would be good for South Africa, says Etzebeth

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eben Etzebeth is open to the idea of South Africa playing in the Six Nations in future, saying he would "love" to participate in the competition.   The Springboks are committed to playing in...

Mathieu Bastareaud to leave Lyon and return to Toulon

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former France international Mathieu Bastareaud could return to Toulon next season.   However, his return to the club where he won a Top 14 title and three Champions Cup trophies could be in a coaching...

London Irish youngster scores 100m solo wonder try against Toulon

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish youngster Henry Arundell scored a stunning 100-metre solo try against Toulon in the Challenge Cup.   Swerving and speeding past Toulon defenders, Arundell finished off a brilliant score...

Montauban's Kelly Meafua dies aged 32 in tragic accident

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Waratahs and Samoa sevens player Kelly Meafua has died aged 32 after jumping off a bridge while celebrating a win for his club team in France.   Reports out of France state that the flanker...

Noah Lolesio inks new deal with Australian Rugby

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia and Brumbies Rugby have announced that flyhalf Noah Lolesio has re-committed to Australian Rugby until the end of 2024. The 22-year-old rose through the Australian rugby pathways...

Champions Cup and Challenge Cup semi-finals kick-off times and TV coverage confirmed

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

EPCR has announced the dates, kick-off times and TV coverage of the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup semi-finals.   Following a truly epic victory over Munster Rugby, holders,...

Challenge Cup: QF results & highlights ahead of semis

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester vs Saracens:  Saracens were too much for the Cherry & Whites to handle as Mark McCall’s men powered to a 44-15 victory at Kingsholm.    Mark McCall’s men looked...

'Toulouse look incredibly dangerous' - Cullen

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster progressed to the Champions Cup last four with a 23-14 win over Leicester Tigers at Welford Road after a steller first half performance.     The Irish Province now face...