TOP 14 HIGHLIGHTS: Union Bordeaux Begles Vs Clermont Auvergne
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFull time at the Stade Chaban-Delmas and the two sides could not be separated. Clermont chased the entire game with Maxime Lamothe going over the line in the 14th minute once Clermont were down two men,...
Matthieu Jalibert gets caught up in Penaud's try celebration
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBordeaux and Clermont played out to a 16 all draw in Saturday's opening TOP14 clash at the Stade Chaban-Delmas. A real arm-wrestle between the two sides saw just two tries being scored with Bordeaux...
Five Things You Probably Didn't Know About: Nick Williams
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA massively proportioned number eight with a penchant of scoring tries, Cardiff Blues' Nick Williams has announced his retirement from the game following a 16-year professional career. 1⃣6⃣7⃣ #GuinnessPRO14 appearances3⃣8⃣...
Picking a Tier 2 World XV
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere is a raft of talented players outside the first tier of test playing nations, some of which could claim to be the best in the position in world rugby. We take a look at what a potential...
Should A Pacific Islanders Touring Side Be Reinstated and How Would They Line Up Today?
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2003, a Pacific Islanders touring side was given the go-ahead by the IRB (now World Rugby) to compete. The concept that was based on the British and Irish Lions composite side, was put...
2012 Super Rugby: Chiefs vs Blues - Full Game
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA superstar Chiefs backline produced what was then deemed as a shock as they beat the Blues 29-14 in round two of the Super Rugby season. Cousins Tim Nanai-Williams and Sonny Billy Williams starred...
Swap Players – Champions Cup & Challenge Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe following players have been nominated by their clubs as incoming Swap Players for the 2019/20 Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup tournaments. The registration of the incoming players...
Rugby World Cup 2019: Russia 9-34 Samoa
5 years agoSamoa put in a much-improved second-half display to dispatch Russia 34-9 in their opening Rugby World Cup match. Steve Jackson's side struggled to get out of first gear in a frantic first-half...
Watch: Samoa kick off their RWC with a stunning try
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlapati Leauia got Samoa's Rugby World Cup off to a flyer as he dived over to score a fantastic try after a lovely pass by playmaker Tim Nanai-Williams. The pass from Tim Nanai-Williams 🤤...