France vs. Australia: A look at the numbers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralian head coach Eddie Jones is still looking for his first win as Wallabies head coach after taking the reigns in January earlier this year. The Wallabies were soundly beaten 41-17 by France at the...
Galthie reveals his playmaker for clash against Wallabies
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMatthieu Jalibert will start at flyhalf in France’s final World Cup warm-up match against Australia this weekend, head coach Fabien Galthie announced on Thursday. Jalibert, 24, stands in for the...
Ntamack, Van der Merwe injury worries in Rugby World Cup warm-up
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance fly-half Romain Ntamack left the field with a suspected knee problem and Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe also suffered an injury as the World Cup hosts won 30-27 in a warm-up match in Saint-Etienne...
France make 13 changes to face Scotland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have announced their team to face Scotland, confirming 13 changes to the starting XV for this Saturday’s rematch in Saint-Etienne. Cameron Woki and Paul Boudehent are the only two...
Analyzing France’s World Cup training squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance will aim to lift the Webb Ellis Cup for the first time later this year – with Fabien Galthié announcing the 42 men selected to prepare for the World Cup. With Antoine Dupond leading...
Six Nations: Official 2023 Team of the Tournament
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe votes have been rounded up and the coveted spots in the XV have now been revealed, with seven of the pack belonging to this year’s champions. A further three are part of a backline which also...
Antoine Dupont named Player of the 2023 Six Nations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont, the France and Stade Toulousain scrum half, has been named the 2023 Six Nations Player of The Championship, after fans were asked to vote from a shortlist of six nominees. This...
Five-try Les Bleus keep pressure on Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance kept their Six Nations title hopes alive with a 41-28 victory over a spirited Wales at Stade de France. Les Blues boosted their championship quest by earning a bonus point to displace Ireland...
The Breakdown – Ireland chase Grand Slam and Sexton wants record, but France lurk with intent
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland can make it a glorious farewell to the Six Nations for record-chasing captain Johnny Sexton as they chase a Grand Slam on Saturday, with England their visitors. It will be Ireland's...
Preview: France v Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe last time Warren Gatland and Shaun Edwards were both involved in a Guinness Six Nations encounter, Wales were clinching the Grand Slam against Ireland. Fast-forward four years and the two will be...