The Mercurial Michalak's First Run In Blue
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt has been 19 years since the mercurial talent that is Frederic Michalak first took the field for France. Since then, the fly-half (who is more than capable in the number 9 jersey too) has wowed...
Throwback: The Two Star Studded FRENCH Line Ups That Contested The 2013 Champions Cup Final
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCast your mind back to 2013, Barack Obama is still the president of America, The All Blacks are still Rugby World Champions, the Lions are preparing for their tour to Australia and two French sides have...
Controversial Decisions On Forward Passes Could Become A Thing Of The Past
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland teams have been practising with a new hi-tech ball that could change the way rugby is officiated overnight. Premiership clubs Bath and Leicester Tigers have been trialling the...
Top Points Scorer In Test Rugby History Per Nation
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySharpshooters and backline generals. We take a look at test rugby's point machines and best placekickers in test match rugby history. We take a look at the top scorers from some of...
Wayne Barnes opens up on his biggest mistake
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Test referee Wayne Barnes acknowledged that the missed forward pass during the 2007 Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against the All Blacks in Cardiff was the 'most high-profile mistake' of his career. Barnes...
European Super Rugby XV
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the European Rugby season on a break and Super Rugby returning, we pick the best XV of European players to have featured in the Southern Hemisphere premier club competition. For...
Retirees XV – A Team of Legends that Called it Day in 2018
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIsa Nacewa – Leinster and Fiji (1 cap) Mr. Leinster hangs up his boots last Saturday after an illustrious career that included 4 European Cups, 1 Challenge Cup, Pro12 and Pro14...
Michalak to retire at the end of the season
7 years ago by France RugbyLyon utility back Frédéric Michalak has confirmed that he will retire at the end of the current Top 14 season. "After long reflection and after an offer from the club (Lyon),...
Toby Arnold absolutely floors Josua Tuisova as Toulon power to victory
7 years ago by Rugby DumpToulon moved into seventh place on the Top14 table this weekend following a commanding 34-11 victory over fourth-placed Lyon. One of their star players took a big knock early in the second half though,...
Friday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChristian Lealiifano completes an inspirational comeback to rugby in Singapore The Brumbies played an exhibition match against the Asia Pacific Dragons, the match saw the return of Christian Lealiifano,...
