Olympic Games Paris 2024: Defending champions Fiji lay down early marker
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji ran in 12 tries in two matches to finish day one of the men's rugby sevens competition at the top of Pool C, while New Zealand, Ireland, Argentina, and Australia enjoy perfect starts to their Olympic...
Fiji announces strong Sevens team for Paris 2024 Olympic Games
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji Rugby announced their selection of a strong squad for Team Fiji’s campaign at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The squad, under the guidance of Head Coach Osea Kolinisau, is set to aim for Olympic...
Match Preview: Edinburgh aim to kick start EPCR Challenge Cup bid
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby look to recover from their EPCR Challenge Cup Round 1 defeat as they welcome Castres Olympique to Hive Stadium on Saturday. Edinburgh had the poorest rate of scrum success...
Dumora inspired as Castres Olympique smash Scarlets
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCastres Olympique full-back Julien Dumora was on top form as his side ran riot against Scarlets to win 34-16. Castres Olympique were the main force of the first half, with Scarlets suffering...
Match Preview: Exeter aim to end pool stage on a high
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs are already through to the knockout stage of the Heineken Champions Cup – and will look to thrill the home faithful as they welcome Pool A basement side Castres Olympique for Round...
The New Signings Each Top 14 Club Made During The Off Season
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe French Top 14 returns this weekend in a mouth-watering opening round of fixtures. Newly promoted Biarritz Olympique opening the competition against last season's semi-finalists Union...
Fijian winger cops heavy ban after that referee lifting incident that went viral and blew up his phone
3 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Fijian player who lifted a referee in celebration and got red carded for it has now been suspended. Josaia Raisuqe has been made an example of, showing everyone around the world that while his actions...
Hefty ban handed to Josaia Raisuqe for Lion King lift celebration
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFijian winger Josaia Raisuqe, who lifted the referee to celebrate the final whistle in a French second division game, has been banned for five weeks, the National Rugby League (LNR) announced on Wednesday. 14-men...
Fijian wing who lifted a referee like Lion King now faces a disciplinary hearing
3 years ago by Rugby DumpJosaia Raisuqe, who became a viral sensation for all the wrong reasons has been cited and will have to face a disciplinary hearing this week. The Fijian back finds himself in trouble after he celebrated...
WATCH: Rugby player sent off for lifting referee like the Lion King
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUSON Nevers’ Josaia Raisuqe lifted up referee Laurent Millotte like he was the Lion King and it was not well received. Nevers claimed a 25-30 victory over Beziers in Friday's PROD2...