France hang on after a thriller in Rome
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGrand Slam champions France got their Guinness Six Nations campaign off to a bonus-point-winning start with a 29-24 win over Italy but they were given an almighty scare along the way.Leading 19-6 midway...
PREVIEW: Italy vs France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo of the northern hemisphere's in-form teams will collide when France play Italy at Stadio Olimpico to bring the opening weekend of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations to a close. Les Bleus won every...
2023 EPCR Player of the Year award – nominees announced
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing another series of impressive performances during the Champions Cup pool stage, the current EPCR Player of the Year, Leinster Rugby’s Josh van der Flier, is again a contender for one of...
Munster in crucial trip to Toulouse
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby are tasked with a trip to Pool B leaders Stade Toulousain as they look to secure their qualification for the Heineken Champions Cup knockout stage in Round 4 on Sunday. Five-time...
Eight new faces in France squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthié has called on eight uncapped players in his France squad as they look to defend the Guinness Six Nations title they won in such style a year ago. Les Bleus claimed a first...
Match Report: 14-man Sale beaten by Toulouse
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks were eventually beaten 27-5 by Stade Toulousain in the Heineken Champions Cup on Saturday despite offering stern resistance after being reduced to 14 men early on. The...
Sale Sharks set for humdinger against Toulouse at the AJ Bell
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJono Ross replaces the injured Tom Curry in the back-row and full-back Joe Carpenter starts a match for the first time in over a month as Alex Sanderson makes two changes to the team that toppled Harlequins...
Match Preview: Sale gunning for Toulouse revenge
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks are aiming to bounce back from defeat at Stade Toulousain when they welcome the TOP 14 side to the AJ Bell Stadium in Round 3 of the Heineken Champions Cup on Saturday. Sale...
Six Nations Countdown: We Select A Six Nations All-Star Squad of 23
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the 2023 Six Nations imminent, we’re counting down the days until the action hits the turf of Europe’s hallowed grounds. To mark 23 days until things kick off, we’ve picked an all-star...
Antoine Dupont guides Toulouse to victory from 10
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont was named at 10 for Toulouse in their away game at the Stade Marcel Michelin where Clermont Auvergne were waiting in the New Years Day Top 14 fixture. The World Rugby star did not dissapoint...