Bath Rugby’s Eccentric Number 8: The Most Unique Character in English Rugby

In the meticulously structured world of professional rugby, where sports science and disciplined nutrition often strip the game of its eccentricities, Alfie Barbeary is a refreshing, chaotic anomaly. The Bath Rugby number 8 has become as famous for his off-field persona as he is for his bruising carries and explosive agility on the pitch. To … Read more

Top 14 Round 21: La Rochelle vs UBB – Battle for the Podium

La Rochelle seized control of their Top 14 encounter with Bordeaux-Bègles at Stade Marcel-Deflandre on Saturday, with scrum-half Antoine Le Garrec and winger Josua Lagivala combining for two first-half tries to put the home side ahead 17-3 at the break. The victory keeps La Rochelle in contention for automatic qualification to the Champions Cup, while … Read more

Top 14: UBB Wins, Racing Falls, Toulon Struggles – Round 20 Results

UBB, Pau, and Perpignan Secure Key Wins in Top 14 Action The 20th round of France’s Top 14 rugby competition delivered a series of compelling results this Saturday, with Union Bordeaux-Bègles (UBB) claiming a significant away victory, Pau staging a dramatic late comeback, and Perpignan deepening the crisis for Toulon. These matches are shaping the … Read more

Top 14: Bordeaux-Bègles crushes Toulouse 44-20 – Ntamack’s return not enough

Bordeaux-Bègles Dismantle Toulouse in Top 14 Clash, Reignite Playoff Push Bordeaux-Bègles delivered a statement performance on Sunday evening, emphatically defeating defending champions Stade Toulousain 44-20 in a thrilling encounter at Stade Chaban-Delmas. The victory, a dominant display particularly in the second half, propels Bordeaux-Bègles back into the Top 14 playoff conversation and serves as a … Read more

UBB vs Toulouse: What Le Figaro’s Editors Loved & Loathed in Bordeaux’s Victory (44-20)

UBB Dismantle Toulouse in Top 14 Clash, Ntamack Returns with Spark Bordeaux-Bègles delivered a dominant performance Sunday evening, defeating defending champions Stade Toulousain 44-20 in a compelling Top 14 encounter. The victory, secured in front of a passionate home crowd at Stade Atlantique, marks a significant resurgence for the UBB and casts a shadow over … Read more

Top 14: UBB Shine, Toulouse Stumble, Clermont & Bayonne Out

During the third day of the European Cup, Bordeaux-Bègles hit hard against Northampton while Toulouse lost again away. Only ASM and Rowing are eliminated before the last day. Before the fourth and final day of the group stage of the Rugby Champions Cup, only two poor performers (out of the 24 teams entered) have already … Read more

Top & Flop Players: Jalibert Shines, Escobar Struggles | Rugby Analysis

DECRYPTION – Find out what pleased… and displeased the editorial staff of Le Figaro, following the UBB demonstration on Saturday evening, in Chaban-Delmas, against Racing 92 (62-20), during the 14th day of the Top 14. TOPS Jalibert and Woki on another planet The first was particularly incisive in attack, well beyond his try scored during … Read more

Rayasi Signs UBB Extension to 2029 | Rugby News

Fijian international Salesi Rayasi, who arrived at Union Bordeaux-Bègles this summer for one year, has extended his contract until 2028, the reigning European champion club announced on Tuesday. Since the start of the season, the former Vannes player, 29, has played eleven matches for UBB, mainly on the wing, with six tries scored, performances allowing … Read more

Clermont UBB Win: Relief for French Rugby Club

After three defeats in a row, the Auvergnats won this Saturday at the Michelin, against the European champions from Bordeaux (34-19). In the fog, the ASM breathes a little. Clermont indeed won, this Saturday at the Michelin stadium, against Bordeaux-Bègles (34-19), on the occasion of Boxing Day of the 13th day of the Top 14. … Read more