France

Three big Springbok milestones in Edinburgh

Franco Mostert and Jesse Kriel will earn their 50th Test caps when the Springboks line up against Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday as Elton Jantjies and Willie le Roux return to the starting team,...

Autumn Nations Team of the Week

A thrilling weekend of international rugby in Europe has come to an end, and it's time to pick the Ultimate Rugby Autumn Nations Team of the Week.     A doubleheader kicked things off with...

HIGHLIGHTS: France v Argentina

Nienaber lauds Boks’ stamina to outlast Wales

Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber lauded the South African players for their stamina to outlast Wales for a 23-18 victory in the opening Test of the Outgoing Tour in Cardiff on Saturday, which ended...

France find rhythm after error-strewn start back in front of fans

Antoine Dupont said France's mistakes in their Test win over Argentina on Saturday were "for good reason".     France were delighted to welcome back a home crowd at the Stade de France for...

Record falls as All Blacks crush Crowley's Azzurri

New Zealand ran in seven tries after making a stuttering start to their clash with Italy at the Stadio Olimpico.   New Zealand extended their 100 per cent winning record against Italy to 15 games...

Looking ahead to an action-packed round of Autumn Nations Series

A feast of rugby awaits fans around the world as Round 3 of the Autumn Nations Series offers a total of nine Test matches in what is sure to be an action-packed weekend.    Italy vs All...

Injured Wales captain Jones set to miss Six Nations

Wayne Pivac says Wales need leaders to step up in the absence of Alun Wyn Jones, who is not expected to play in the Six Nations.     Defending champions Wales are set to be without captain...

All Blacks team named to play Italy

The All Blacks team has been named to play Italy at Stadium Olimpico in Rome, on Saturday 6 November (Kick-off: 2.00PM CET / 2.00AM NZT Sunday) in the third match of the Tudor Northern Tour.  The...

The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position

Wales and British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will become the first player to play 149 tests for one country on Saturday.   The 36-year-old second-rower will feature in his 161st test...