Parisian Derby provides Finn Russell with final chance to impress Lions' coaches
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile La Rochelle, Bordeaux and Toulouse look to book a place in the Champions Cup final this weekend other TOP14 clubs will be playing catch up. Relegation-threatened Bayonne...
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,...
Champions & Challenge Cup Injury Report
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe massive Champions and Challenge Cup semi-finals are set to take place this weekend as Toulouse welcomes Union Bordeaux Begles at Stade Ernest Wallon, La Rochelle go against Leinster...
Hefty suspensions for Esterhuizen and Obano
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins centre André Esterhuizen and Bath prop Beno Obano appeared before an online independent disciplinary panel last night (Tuesday 27 April 2021). Esterhuizen was shown a red card...
Barnes and Carley to take charge of Champions Cup semi-finals
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match official appointments for the Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup semi-finals have been announced today (Tuesday, 20 April) following a meeting of EPCR’s selection committee. The...
Elton Jantjies chats about move to France
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies has revealed that the upcoming British & Irish Lions series is the motivation behind his move to France. Jantjies recently signed with struggling Top 14 side...
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...
Returning From European Action: Premiership Rugby Round 16 Preview
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Premiership is back on the scene after the break for the Champions and Challenge Cups and fans can look forward to some clashes in Round 16. Northampton Saints vs London Irish Last time they...
Jacques du Plessis returns to Loftus
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blue Bulls have confirmed the signing of loose forward Jacques du Plessis from French club, Montpellier, effective 1 July 2021 on a 3-year deal. The 27-year-old Du Plessis,...
Pau stint could do wonders for confidence driven Jantjies
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Tuesday, the Lions confirmed that franchise captain and their go-to flyhalf for the past decade was off to France as a medical joker for the latter stages of the TOP14 season. In a statement...
