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Bordeaux edge Castres to strength their playoff push

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A back and forth kicking duel at the Stade Chaban-Delmas as Bordeaux claim an important 20-16 victory over Castres which sees them move ahead of their opponents on the TOP14 log.   Matthieu Jalibert slotted...

Springbok and Lions 10's Face Off In The Top 14

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Pau and Racing 92 have named their sides to play in the Top 14 opening game of the weekend tomorrow. Apart from the blockbuster backline named by the visitors, all eyes will be on the pivots, as Elton...

Teddy Thomas signs new Racing 92 deal

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

French club Racing 92 have retained the services of Teddy Thomas after the winger signed a contract extension.     π‘’π‘›π‘π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘žπ‘’π‘’π‘™π‘žπ‘’π‘’π‘  π‘π‘Žπ‘”π‘’π‘ ...

Julien Marchand suspended for four weeks

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Toulouse hooker, Julien Marchand has been suspended for four weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing by video conference on Wednesday, arising from his club’s Heineken Champions...

Adam Jones picks his British & Lions Test XV

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Welsh rugby legend Adam Jones has made some big calls in his Lions XV to face South Africa this summer.   The former Lions tighthead prop is a big fan of Scotland's Stuart Hogg and Hamish...

Video - Baptiste Serin's brilliant reserve pass

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Antoine Dupont dominates the conversation around scrum-halves not only in France but around the world, however, during Toulon's clash against Toulouse at the weekend Baptiste Serin reminded us that Dupont...

Gatland covers his bases with 35-player standby list - report

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

British and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland has decided to place more than 30 players on his standby list for the 2021 Lions Tour to South Africa.   In April, Gatland sent out more than 70 invitations...

British and Irish Lions Players & Staff Take Pay Cut - Report

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British and Irish Lions stars and staff have accepted a 25 per cent pay cut ahead of this summer's trip to South Africa, according to a report by the Daily Mail.     2021 Lions will be...