The New Look France: The new faces in the squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe new year saw change in France as Fabien Galthie took over the head coaching role and brought in the likes of Shaun Edwards in to assist him and bring new life to Les Bleus after a disappointing...
France reveal an almost entirely new squad to prepare for Scotland
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDue to an agreement between the French Rugby Federation and the TOP14 clubs, Fabien Galthie has named nearly an entirely new squad for France's second round of the Autumn Nations Cup. The agreement...
Is the return of Parra and Lopez on the cards? Who France could turn to for the Autumn Nations Cup
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthie will be forced to test France's depth over the Autumn Nations Cup this year after an agreement between the French national team and the TOP14 clubs that players could only play two...
Alivereti Raka banned for 5 weeks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont winger Alivereti Raka has been banned for 5 weeks following his dangerous tackle on scrum-half Paul Abadie in the Top 14 Round 3 victory against Agen. Raka...
French ace Damian Penaud sidelined
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance's Six Nations and Autumn Nations Cup hopes have been dealt a heavy blow with livewire winger Damian Penaud ruled out through injury, Clermont Auvergne have confirmed. The...
Has Teddy Thomas sidestepped his way back into the France squad?
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTeddy Thomas was a massive omission in France's Rugby World Cup squad that reached the quarter-finals in Japan. The 26-year-old scored 10 tries for France between 2014 and 2018 in just 16 tests...
WATCH: Teddy Thomas shows class to beat RAKA with unreal footwork
4 years ago by rugbydump.comFormer French International Teddy Thomas stood up Clermont winger Alivereti Raka to score for Racing 92 in the Top 14 on Saturday.
WATCH: Raka scores EPIC try straight from restart in Top 14
4 years ago by Rugby DumpFrench international Alivereti Raka scored a sensational try straight from a restart against Catres in the French Top 14.
Champions Cup Team of Round One
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a pulsating opening round of the Champions Cup, we have selected our team of the week. 1. Jeremy Loughman - Munster A tough call on Connacht's Denis Buckley who was...
Captain Guirado returns to Les Bleus line-up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Guilhem Guirado has been recalled to the starting XV for France's Rugby World Cup quarter-final with Wales, despite rumours of a bust-up with coach Jacques Brunel. Hooker Guirado did not...