This week's rumours, signings and re-signings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe round up the week's latest rumours, signings, and re-signings. PREMIERSHIP RUGBY Bath Bath Rugby have confirmed the departure of a club legend with Semesa...
2023 Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals set for Dublin’s Aviva Stadium
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEuropean Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) has announced that Dublin’s Aviva Stadium will host the 2023 Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup Finals. The two showpiece matches, representing...
Mathieu Bastareaud to leave Lyon and return to Toulon
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer France international Mathieu Bastareaud could return to Toulon next season. However, his return to the club where he won a Top 14 title and three Champions Cup trophies could be in a coaching...
Sale Sharks circle Racing 92 at Paris La Defense Arena
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale travel to the Paris La Defense Arena with the tough assignment of facing off against Top 14 giants, Racing 92. Sale put in an energetic shift against Bristol in the previous round...
The Star-Studded XV of Top 14 players whose contracts are expiring
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021/22 season is drawing to a close and several Top 14 players have their contracts expiring. French website All Rugby has released a the list of players whose contracts are expiring...
CONFIRMED: Prendergast To Join Munster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed that Mike Prendergast will join the province as Attack Coach on a three-year contract ahead of the 2022/23 season. The former Munster player will...
French clubs battling on two fronts as Top 14 race heats up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix French clubs are in action across the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup quarter-finals this weekend but none have secured a playoff spot in the Top 14. In the most competitive season since...
Biarritz relegated, Toulouse claim narrow win over La Rochelle
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday's Top 14 action saw Biarritz's relegation sealed after 48-13 loss to Castres. Having secured promotion to the TOP14 through the promotion-relegation playoff last season, Biarritz...
Ngani Laumape ruled out for 6 weeks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Français have reportedly suffered a blow with centre Ngani Laumape ruled out for the rest of the season thanks to a calf tear. According to Midi Olympique, the 29-year old All...