Stats and facts: France v South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith less than 10 months to go to the Rugby World Cup hosts France welcome holders South Africa to Marseille on Saturday. Here's a look a few stats and facts ahead of their...
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...
Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTest rugby was back in full swing this weekend, with the best of the South taking on the best of the North. A fascinating weekend of rugby kicked off with Scotland taking on...
France 30-29 Australia: Penaud late show ensures new Les Bleus record in enthralling Test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDamian Penaud's fantastic late score helped France to a record-breaking 11th straight Test victory in an exhilarating 30-29 win over Australia at the Stade de France on Saturday. Playing their...
Watch: Australia score try of the year contender from their own 5m line
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia have summited a strong contender for the try of the year award against France. Antoine Dupont chipped over the top of the Wallabies defence and fortuitous bounce of the ball meant Bernard...
Changed Wallaby squad gear up for battle with les Bleus
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter the narrowest of victories over Scotland last weekend, the Wallabies will face an altogether different challenge on Saturday when they square off against the mighty Les Bleus at Stade de France. Through...
Dupont and Ntamack return in strong France team to face Australia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack return to the France starting XV that will face Australia at the Stade de France on Saturday (kick-off 20:00 UK). The Toulouse halfback pairing were rested during...
Galthie impressed as youthful France overcome stern Japan test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA Bleus side with three debutants did enough to overcome a spirited Japan, much to the satisfaction of their head coach. France boss Fabien Galthie was impressed with the way his youthful Bleus...
JAPAN v FRANCE: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan host France in Aichi on Saturday in what is just the fourth official meeting between the two sides since 1973. The sides have met on 10 occasions, although France did not award...
Champions Cup: Current Individual Stats Leaders
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the first leg of the Round of 16 done and dusted, we take a look at the current individual stats leaders in the 2021-22 Champions Cup competition. As things stand, Racing 92 and Leicester are leading...
