Leicester Tigers vs Montpellier Top Performers
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a truely nail-biting final but Montpellier held on beat Leicester Tigers by just one point. Here are the top performers from the match: Johan Goosen - Montpellier: Man of the...
Montpellier edge out Leicester Tigers to claim second Challenge Cup title
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe sides traded four tries, but it was the stunning match-winner from Montpellier centre Johan Goosen that secured a second Challenge Cup title for the French outfit. Wing Vincent Rattez had scored the...
Challenge Cup Final: Teams and Preview
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers and Montpellier clash in the Challenge Cup Final on Friday at Twickenham. Leicester saw off Connacht Rugby, Newcastle Falcons and Ulster Rugby en route to a first final...
Challenge Cup Highlights: Bath Rugby vs Montpellier
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn outstanding defensive display saw Montpellier punch their ticket to the Challenge Cup Final with a 19-10 away win over Bath in the semis. Bath started fast with a try just 3 minutes in to lead...
Montpelier wall holds Bath at the Rec
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn outstanding defensive display saw Montpellier punch their ticket to the Challenge Cup Final with a 19-10 away win over Bath in the semis. Bath started fast with a try just 3 minutes in to lead...
CONFIRMED: Johan Goosen returns to South Africa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blue Bulls have confirmed the signing of Springbok utility back Johan Goosen from TOP14 club Montpellier. The 28-year-old flyhalf, who can hold his own at centre and fullback, is a product...
Jacques du Plessis returning to South Africa - report
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok u20 loose forward Jacques du Plessis looks set to return to his former club, the Bulls. The 27-year-old forward left the Bulls in 2015 to join Montpellier but looks set...
Ihaia West to leave La Rochelle
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Maori All Black flyhalf Ihaia West is set to leave La Rochelle at the end of the 2020/21 season. According to a report by Midi Olympique, West will leave La Rochelle at the end of the current...
More Springboks could be heading back to South Africa next season
3 years ago by Rugby DumpJohan Goosen and Francois Hougaard could be on their way back to South Africa next season after reports surfaced linking the pair to Jake White's Blue Bulls franchise.
Francois Hougaard to return to Bulls?
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRumours are flying that Worcester Warriors Scrumhalf Francois Hougaard could be the latest signing by Jake White’s Pretoria-based Bulls. Hougaard, 32, has been at Worcester since 2016, having...
