Ngani Laumape explains move to Stade Francais
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black centre Ngani Laumape has opened up about his move to France, saying that a pay-cut in his New Zealand contract was what prompted him to seek other opportunities. Laumape recently...
Mark Tampin renews terms with Newcastle Falcons
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyProp-forward Mark Tampin will be packing down as a Newcastle Falcons player for the next two seasons after agreeing an extended contract to remain at Kingston Park Stadium. Prop-forward...
Super Rugby Saturday round up
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Trans-Tasman wrapped up this weekends matches with three entertaining clases The New Zealand sides continued to dominate and remain unbeaten in ten matches. Blues 48 vs Waratahs 21 A...
All the action from Rd 1 of Super Rugby Trans Tasman
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealand sides dominated in the opening round of Super Rugby Trans Tasman. The competition kicked off in Dunedin where the Highlanders took on Super Rugby AU champs, the...
Challenge Cup Highlights: Leicester Tigers vs Ulster Rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA brilliant second half performance saw the Leicester Tigers book their spot in the Challenge Cup Final with a 33-24 win over Ulster in the semis. George Ford missed an early penalty attempt, but was successful...
Champions Cup Highlights: Toulouse Vs Union Bordeaux Begles
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse marched on to the Champions Cup Final after grinding out a 21-9 home win over fellow French side Bordeaux in the semi-finals. Matthieu Jalibert opened the scoring for Bordeaux with a penalty just...
10 Famous British & Irish Lions Bolters
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe term “bolter” has its origins in horse racing and describes a horse who pulls a surprise on the rest of the field by coming out of nowhere to snatch victory. In the British...
England scrumhalf makes himself unavailable for Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland scrumhalf Ben Youngs has ruled himself out of contention for the Lions tour to South Africa in July, highlighting that is his wish to spend more time with his family. The 31...
Toulouse beat spirited Bordeaux and head to Champions Cup Final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse marched on to the Champions Cup Final after grinding out a 21-9 home win over fellow French side Bordeaux in the semi-finals. Matthieu Jalibert opened the scoring for Bordeaux with...
Edinburgh scoop Montpellier back Immelman
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby has announced the signing of versatile 25-year-old back Henry Immelman from French TOP14 side Montpellier. Immelman learned his trade at the prestigious rugby nursery,...
