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France coach Galthie tests positive, must miss opening match

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fabien Galthie's France team are regarded by many as the Six Nations title favourites, and they begin their campaign at home against Italy.     France head coach Fabien Galthie will miss...

France Team Named To Face Italy

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Antoine Dupont will lead France in their opening Six Nations match against Italy on Sunday at the Stade de France.   The 2021 World Rugby Player of the Year returned from injury and COVID in the...

England travel into Murrayfield storm

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Can the Scots do it again?    When the teams jog out onto Murrayfield on Saturday evening, it will be nearly a year to the day since Scotland pulled off one of the most prised victories in...

Six Nations Preview: Wales given little chance of defending their title

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales have been Six Nations champions four times in the last 10 years, yet few are giving them much of a chance this time around after failing to push on in the second half of 2021.   Wayne Pivac's...

The proven Six Nations pedigree Wales are missing

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales kick off their Six Nations defence without the services of proven class with the likes of George North, Taulupe Faletau, Leigh Halfpenny, Josh Navidi, Ken Owens and Justin Tipuric also...

Six Nations: Irish hopes high but France favourites to end long drought

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France begin the 2022 Six Nations as favourites, but Ireland are in great form while England, Wales and Scotland also pose a threat.     Eleven months on from playing the roles of party poopers...