TOP14 Review: Plenty still to play for as Spring break arrives
9 months ago by James HarringtonJames Harrington examines the state of play in French rugby’s Top 14, after the 20th round of the season. Twenty rounds of the Top 14 season completed. Six to go, broken by the return of the Champions...
EPCR round of 16 referee appointments
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the knockout stages of European club rugby set to further intensify this weekend, EPCR can announce the referee appointments for the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 2nd leg fixtures as well as...
Steve Borthwick heads for New Zealand in a bid to build on England’s progress
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick will begin plotting New Zealand’s downfall this week as he looks to build on England’s encouraging end to the Guinness Six Nations. A stunning victory over Ireland in round...
Fabulous France down England in all-time classic
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThomas Ramos kicked a last-minute match-winning penalty and Nolann Le Garrec scored one of the great Guinness Men's Six Nations tries as France saved their best until last to beat England in an all-time...
France vs England: The standout performers
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance salvaged what may have been a lacklustre 6Nations campaign with a 33-31 win over England in the final match of the 6Nations. England put on a spirited performance that saw them gain and extend a...
More Six Nations glory means ‘absolutely everything’ to Ireland – Peter O’Mahony
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPeter O’Mahony insists further Guinness Six Nations glory means “absolutely everything” to Ireland and stressed his countrymen would have metaphorically sacrificed limbs for such success...
Great teams are built on difficult moments
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPerhaps more than any other edition, the 110th 'Le Crunch' will decide whether or not France have succeeded this Championship. It feels like a long time ago now that France kicked off their...
Match Preview: France V England
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLe Crunch is always among the most anticipated fixtures of the Guinness Men’s Six Nations and Saturday’s clash in Lyon has all the ingredients for another classic. Two old rivals,...