Montpellier duo ruled out of June Tests
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks have been dealt a further injury blow with Frans Steyn and Bismarck du Plessis being ruled out of the June Test series against England. Both players have been withdrawn from the...
Rassie Erasmus' new era Springboks - What to expect
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Rassie Erasmus set to lead his charges for the first time on home soil, we take a look at a few players set to make their debut for the Springboks against England as well as a few other relatively...
Erasmus rules Montpellier duo out of first Test vs. England
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus has ruled Montpellier duo Bismarck du Plessis and Frans Steyn out of Saturday's first Test against England in Johannesburg. Steyn and Du Plessis will only join up with the...
Bismarck du Plessis free to play Top 14 final
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBismarck du Plessis, who was cited for "making contact with the eye area" of Lyon's Felix Lambey, is free to play for Montpellier in the Top14 final after the Disciplinary Committee ruled the incident...
Charles Piutau to line out for the Barbarians against England
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCharles Piutau is set to link up with the Barbarians for their Quilter Cup fixture against England at Twickenham on May 27. The Bristol-bound full-back is one of the most exciting players based in the...
Wednesday Evening Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarry Randall signs two-year deal with Bristol Rugby England U20s scrum half Harry Randall has put pen to paper on a two-year deal which sees the 20 year-old arrive from West Country neighbours, Gloucester. Randall...
Top 14 Highlights: Montpellier v La Rochelle
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA big win for Montpellier as the remain at the summit of the Top 14 table with three games left in the regular season. The visitors got off to a flying start with Paul Jordaan receiving the ball at the...
Top 14 Highlights: Montpellier v Castres
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMontpellier extended their lead at the Top of the Top 14 standings with a dominant display over Castres. Montpellier's South Africans were in fine form for the home side with scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar scoring...
Bismarck du Plessis slaps Florian Fritz repeatedly but stays on the field
6 years ago by Rugby DumpMontpellier hooker Bismarck du Plessis made headlines recently when he and a teammate were involved in a fight just before kickoff. This past weekend he caught our attention again, this time against Toulouse,...
Bismarck du Plessis and Montpellier teammate fight in warm-up!
6 years ago by Rugby DumpTop 14 leaders Montpellier smashed second-placed Racing 92 41-3 at the weekend, but the win was marred by a scrap between Bismarck du Plessis and teammate Mohamed Haouas in the match warm-up. The pair...
