Five Tier Two Players To Watch At The Rugby World Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup is fast approaching with most nations having already confirmed their 31 man squads for the showpiece in Japan. As we continue to build to what many fans, coaches...
France Name Rugby World Cup Squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Brunel has confirmed France's 31-man Rugby World Cup squad. Back rower Louis Picamoles will participate in his third World Cup having featured in 2011, 2015 and will retire from...
Top 14 Highlights: Bordeaux Bègles v Toulon
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA solid victory for Bordeaux as they go 2/2 to start the season. Flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert was in fine form scoring 19 points, 14 from the tee and scored a try while also assisting another. Remi Lamerat...
Jalibert makes a late claim for a test recall
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyYoung France fly-half Matthieu Jalibert scored 19 points as Union Bordeaux-Begles beat Toulon 34-12 in the French Top 14 on Saturday as England centre Ben Te'o made his debut for the visitors. Jalibert...
Top 14 Highlights: Bordeaux Bègles v Toulouse
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt's a rather large upset as the current cup holders take a loss in their first game of the season against Union Bordeaux Begles. Union Bordeaux Begles took hold of the game from rather early but...
Reds centurion signs for Bordeaux
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReds and Wallabies veteran Scott Higginbotham has penned a two-year deal with Top 14 side Union Bordeaux Begles. Higginbotham is the latest recruit for Bordeaux who be managed by former Castres...
Toulon face a momentous task to claim a Champions Cup place
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulon currently sit 10th overall in the Top 14 standings and have a monumental task on their hands if they hope to make the Top 14 playoffs and secure a place in the Champions Cup next season. The...
Should Super Rugby's ace place kicker leave Japan?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Highlanders flyhalf Hayden Parker has been making the headlines for his incredible goal kicking record that has seen him convert his last 32 attempts at goal for the Sunwolves. Heading...
Top 14 Highlights Round 17: Bordeaux-Bègles v Grenoble
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHT 21-17 to Union Bordeaux Begles has they have a 4 point lead at the end of the half. Grenoble were the first to score in the beginning of the half but UBB fought back and scored three tries in the half....
Top 14 Highlights: Clermont v Bordeaux Begles
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother comprehensive victory for Clermont as they breezed past Bordeaux scoring 4 tries on their way to a 40-15 win. Greig Laidlaw's accurate boot kept the scoreboard ticking over while Alexandre Fischer,...
