Match Report: Cuthbert double as Ospreys defeat Montpellier again
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Cuthbert crossed twice as Ospreys secured a phenomenal 35-29 victory over Montpellier in Swansea on Saturday, making it back-to-back wins over the TOP 14 champions in the Heineken Champions Cup. Justin...
France call up 15 extra players ahead of Bok Test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have called up 15 extra players ahead of their Test against South Africa, including a replacement for injured lock Killian Geraci. Geraci was a late withdrawal from France’s 30-29...
Harlequins make one change, Montpellier throw an selection surprise
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins and Montpellier have named their matchday squads for the second leg of the Round of 16 Champions Cup clash. Quins have made just one change to the matchday 23 from last weekend...
Fabien Galthie provides an update on star halfback duo
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthie says Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack are "doing well" after testing positive for COVID-19 ahead of the Six Nations. Fabien Galthie provided an encouraging update on Antoine...
France forced to make 10 changes to Six Nations squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe initial list of 42 players summoned by France to prepare for the 2022 Six Nations Tournament has undergone changes. Cameron WOKI and Uini ATONIO have been ruled out due to injury. Romain...
Explainer: The 50:22, Goal line drop-out & the other new law variations and how they work
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Championship officially kicks off this weekend right off the back of the British and Irish Lions series and with it comes the introduction of the new law variation for test rugby this year. The...
Gearing up for Round 2 of AUS vs FRA
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter scraping through with a victory last week, Australia will tackle France on Tuesday in the second of the three-test series. The celebrations of the Wallabies at the final whistle last...
France Player Ratings v Australia
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNoah Lolesio nailed a late penalty goal attempt to seal the 23-21 victory for the Wallabies. France led virtually from start to finish and were seconds away from a famous...
Inexperienced France Team Named To Face The Wallabies
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Fabien Galthié has named an inexperienced side to face Australia in their opening test match on Wednesday 7 June at Suncorp Stadium (kick-off at 11am BST). Toulouse-bound...
Montpellier edge out Leicester Tigers to claim second Challenge Cup title
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe sides traded four tries, but it was the stunning match-winner from Montpellier centre Johan Goosen that secured a second Challenge Cup title for the French outfit. Wing Vincent Rattez had scored the...