Pro D2 Preview: Perpignan vs Beziers
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing their relegation from the Top 14 last season after finishing at 14th place, Perpignan will kick off the Pro D2 on Thursday when they host Beziers at Stade Aime Giral. With recruits such...
Newcastle Falcons sign Sebastian de Chaves from London Irish
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have announced the arrival of London Irish lock Sebastian de Chaves on a one-year deal. The English-qualified 28-year-old has spent the past three seasons with London...
Samoan second row sent off after reckless attempt to tackle smaller man in French second division
6 years ago by Rugby DumpVannes comfortably booked their place in the French second division play-offs with a thumping 50-10 victory over Mont-de-Marsan in the "qualifying" round at the weekend. However, the match was marred by...
PRO14 Preview: Conference B
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the PRO14 returning this weekend we preview Conference B and give a few predictions on how each side will progress throughout the season and identify a few players who are set for big seasons. Benetton Rugby Last...
7 Time Top 14 Champions are back after a 4-year absence
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a four year absence in France's top flight seven-time champions Perpignan has secured their place in the 2018/19 Top 14 season. They did so by topping the Pro D2 log at the end...
Unprovoked punch-tackle (?) helps Perpignan's challenge for Top 14 promotion
7 years ago by Rugby DumpPerpignan's PRO D2 semi-final win over Mont De Marsan was aided by opposition second-rower Dan Malafosse being sent off for this seemingly unprovoked swinging-arm-punch in the second half. The strike...
Weekend Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter an entertaining weekend of Rugby, we take a look at the best moments from the opening round of Major League Rugby to the Jaguares claiming their first win in Canberra to Leinster and Racing reaching...
PRO D2 Highlights Mont-de-Marsan v Béziers
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMont-de-Marsan head into the semi-finals of the PROD2 with a 31-23 victory over Beziers. Beziers went into an early lead with a Porical penalty but Gerber cancelled their lead out with consecutive penalties...
Pro D2 Highlights: Aurillac vs Mont-de-Marsan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAurillac claimed a 31-26 win over Mont-de-Marsan in this Pro D2 match. Aurillac scored 3 tries with 1 conversion and 2 missed conversions in...
The Battle for Top 14 status heats up in the final round of the PROD2
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere is still plenty to play for in the final round of PRO D2 action this weekend with playoffs just around the corner. How Promotion to Top 14 works The playoffs for PRO D2 has changed since...
