Bryce Heem starts on his Blues debut against the Crusaders
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues Coach Leon MacDonald has selected an experienced and largely unchanged Blues team to host the Crusaders at Eden Park on Sunday. It has been strengthened with the return of All Black prop Alex Hodgman,...
Bryce Heem signs for the Blues
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Auckland and Northland player Bryce Heem will fill the final spot on the Blues roster for the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa competition. The Auckland-born Heem, who played for the Chiefs and...
Eben Etzebeth praised for standout performance on his return for Toulon
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok lock Eben Etzebeth earned praise from Toulon head coach Patrice Collazo for his role in their side’s 29-23 victory over Racing 92 in Paris on Sunday. Etzebeth was sidelined through...
WATCH: Ma'a Nonu and Isaia Toeava roll back the years
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulon may have ended Saturday's opening TOP14 game on the wrong end of the scoreline as they went down 31-18 to a rampant Bordeaux side but the clash did provide a moment of magic featuring two former...
Mathieu Jalibert upstages Louis Carbonel as race for French #10 jersey heats up
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday's opening Top 14 game doubled up as a trial match for the two leading contenders for the French starting 10 jersey with Romain Ntamack likely to miss the opening stages of the Six Nations. Bordeaux...
Blistering Bristol Bears dominate second half to clinch maiden Challenge Cup crown
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears put in a blistering second half display to secure a 32-19 victory over RC Toulon and clinch a first European Rugby Challenge Cup title on Friday night. 22 points from the boot...
Challenge Cup Final: Teams and Preview
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Bristol Bears and RC Toulon reaching the final, a new name will go on the trophy following Friday evening’s decider in Aix-en-Provence. Bristol, in their first final, and Toulon in their third...
Toulon set a Challenge Cup Final Date with Bristol
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulon and the Bristol Bears will face off in the Challenge Cup Final on Friday, October 16 at the Stade Maurice-David, Aix-en-Provence. Toulon reached the final of the Challenge Cup for...
Toulon release new jersey and confirm 2019/20 recruits and extensions
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulon have confirmed their recruits and re-signings for the 2019/20 season while also releasing their new kit for next season. French Internationals Christopher Tolofua and Baptiste Serin...
Bryce Heem remains suspended after appeal against lengthy ban was dismissed
5 years ago by Rugby DumpWorcester Warriors’ Bryce Heem appeared before an independent disciplinary panel to appeal the four-week suspension he was given for a tip tackle during the match between Worcester Warriors and Sale...
