Thaakir Abrahams To Join Munster On Two-Year Deal
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm the signing of 25-year-old back three player Thaakir Abrahams on a two-year deal. An extremely fast and elusive winger/full-back with deceptive strength,...
Saracens out for revenge
10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby“A whiff of revenge in the air” was how French rugby newspaper Midi-Olympique previewed Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 tie between Union Bordeaux-Bègles and Saracens...
Massive stakes as SA teams eye European quarter-final spots
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s do or die for the five South African franchises this weekend as they take the field in the Round of 16 of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, where they will all be battling it...
TOP14 Review: Plenty still to play for as Spring break arrives
10 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
10 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
10 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
10 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...