Ireland’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final hoodoo
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have never won a World Cup knockout match. In-form Ireland face three-time champions New Zealand seeking to improve their wretched quarter-final record at the Rugby World Cup. The Irish are through...
Zach Mercer's gamble pays off as he reveals RWC ambitions
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyZach Mercer is set to make his return to the Premiership having secured his move to Gloucester from Montpellier ahead of the 2023/24 season. The 25-year-old has expressed his desire to represent...
Watch: Retiring Guirado's post final celebrations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer France captain Guilhem Guirado enjoyed a stunning send-off featuring in Montpellier's maiden Top 14 title victory. In the changing room after the victory, the 36-year-old took...
Reinach ruled out this season due to a shoulder injury
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringboks World Cup winner Cobus Reinach will not play again this season due to a shoulder injury suffered in the Champions Cup vs Harlequins. Montpellier confirmed the 32-year-old will...
Bizarre: International referee linked to Montpellier coaching gig
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn one of the most bizarre transfer rumours this year, Top 14 and International referee Alexandre Ruiz will hang up his whistle to join the coaching staff of Montpellier. A report by Midi...
Doumayrou joins Challenge Cup winners Montpellier
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEuropean Rugby Challenge Cup winners Montpellier have confirmed the signing of La Rochelle centre Geoffrey Doumayrou as they look to build on their European success in next season’s Champions Cup. The...
France empty-handed after Twickenham thriller but future looks bright for Les Bleus
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn France, they still speak joyously of Philippe Saint-Andre's wonder try at Twickenham, that majestic blue wave that swept from one end of the great stadium to the other, resulting in a score under...
Franck Azema to step down as Clermont head coach at season's end
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont head coach Franck Azema has announced that he will step down from his position at the club at the conclusion of the current season. Azema has been at the club for 11 seasons – serving...
