Premiership players who have played their final games for their clubs
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe end of the season means that club will be bidding players farewell. Whether retiring or taking their talents to another club, here are the players who have played their last games for their...
Where are they now? The 2009 Emerging Springboks that drew with the Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2009, the British and Irish Lions were dealt a blow in their preparations for the test Series against the Springboks as they failed to put an Emerging Springbok side away drawing 13 all in Cape...
Sons of three rugby greats to turn out for France u20s
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have named their squad of 35 for the upcoming Under-20s Six Nations. There are a number of familiar names in the squad who are seeking a first Six Nations crown since 2018 and will...
The 6 Players In Line To Clash With The Lions For A Second Time
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opportunity to play against the British & Irish Lions comes around just once in a career for a number of players, if they are lucky. Some outstanding players in the Southern Hemisphere...
Bismarck and Montpellier part ways early
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Cup-winning Springbok Bismarck du Plessis will leave Montpellier with a year left on his contract, it has been announced. The 37 year-old has put in a good shift...
One more season for Guilhem Guirado
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer France captain and Montpellier hooker Guilhem Guirado plans to retire at the end of next season. The 74 test cap front-rower retired from international rugby after the Rugby World...
Wallaby lock saves Pau from Top 14 relegation in dramatic fashion
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallaby lock Matt Philip, who will return to Australia, scored twice in Pau's final Top 14 game of the season on Saturday to help his side to 41-25 win over Montpellier. Capped nine times...
Why Nico Janse van Rensburg is one of the best selection calls from the Springboks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienebar and Rassie Erasmus sprang a few surprises when naming the first Springbok since the Rugby World Cup in Japan. The Springbok management team picked the entire Rugby World Cup-winning...
Toulouse and La Rochelle top the log after a thrilling final day in the Top 14
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse and La Rochelle finish the TOP14 regular season in first and second place respectively. Emmanuel Meafou and Lucas Tauzin scored before the end of either half to secure a 10-21 win over...