Clermont face the sting of Wasps at the Ricoh Arena
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother clash of the Anglo-French variety as Clermont journey to the Ricoh Arena to receive the challenge of Lee Blackett’s Wasps. The home side is stood in pretty good stead at present...
Toulon tackle Leinster in Dublin
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe champagne will still be flowing in Dublin from last weekend’s Pro14 final result when Leinster take the field to face Toulon in the next round of the Champions Cup. The game is scheduled...
France lock Paul Willemse suspended after red card for 'eye area contact'
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance will be without lock Paul Willemse as they face Scotland in the Six Nations decider on Friday. The second-rower has been banned for just two games after appearing before a disciplinary...
2021 Major League Dream XV: Robshaw, Giteau and Ellis
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAmerica's top flight rugby competition returns this weekend with a full house of fixtures. A year after the competition was brought to an abrupt end, Major League Rugby returns in full force in...
Uini Atonio and Arthur Vincent back in French squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe France team has released a squad update confirming that Castres' Wilfrid Hounkpatin and Stade Francais' Jonathan Danty have been released from the squad. 35-time capped Uini...
How France Could Line Up Against England
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthie will have to make a few changes to his side that beat Ireland in round two of the Six Nations. Due to a covid outbreak in the French camp, the clash against Scotland in round three...
Fresh COVID concerns in the French camp after a round of Top 14 action - report
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe French national team have been dealt yet another blow COVID scare according to a report by RMC Sport. Anthony Bouthier and Paul Willemse are reportedly under strict surveillance...
Champions Cup and Challenge Cup knockout stage draws to take place on Tuesday
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe draws for the knockout stages of the 2020/21 Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup tournaments will take place in Lausanne, Switzerland next Tuesday (9 March). The key event which starts...
How the revised formats for the Champions and Challenge Cup will work
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe EPCR has confirmed the revised tournament formats for the 2020/21 season. In a statement confirming the news, the organising body of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup said that the...
Franck Azema to step down as Clermont head coach at season's end
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont head coach Franck Azema has announced that he will step down from his position at the club at the conclusion of the current season. Azema has been at the club for 11 seasons – serving...
