Moriarty feared he would be seeing red
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBack-row Ross Moriarty thought a high shot on Gael Fickou could be the last part he played in the Rugby World Cup. Ross Moriarty feared his Rugby World Cup might be over just...
France Player Ratings v Wales
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance were downed 20-19 by Wales in the third Rugby World Cup quarter-final. Wales made France pay the ultimate price for Vahaamahina's red card. Here is how we rated the French: 1. Jefferson...
Ross Moriarty's late try keeps the Welsh dream alive
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRoss Moriarty pounced for a dramatic late try to give Wales victory and a Rugby World Cup semi-final place at the expense of France. Ross Moriarty went from villain to hero for Wales...
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...
Rugby World Cup: Team of the weekend
5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Steven Kitshoff - South Africa Good at the set-piece. Some strong carries also. 2. Jamie George - England In a scrappy England win, George performed well at the set piece and got...
Lopez slots the winner to down the Pumas
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCamille Lopez's first act after coming on was to score a match-winning drop goal to spare France's blushes against Argentina. France escaped the ignominy of being on the receiving...
Thursday Rugby World Cup Update
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt's been a busy day in Japan with Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Argentina and France all confirming their line ups for the weekend. We take you through all the line ups, latest news,...
Brunel backs Ntamack over Lopez for RWC opener
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance coach Jacques Brunel has announced his team for the Pool C match against Argentina in Tokyo Stadium on Saturday, 21 September. The French head coach has backed the Toulouse...
Brunel still unsure of final France squad for Rugby World Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance named their Rugby World Cup squad more than two months ago, but coach Jacques Brunel is still considering turning to his reserves. France coach Jacques Brunel admits he still...
France to unleash Alivereti Raka on Scotland with three other uncapped players in the 23
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Brunel has named his side to face Scotland this weekend with star Clermont winger Alivereti Raka set to make his test debut on the left wing. The side will be led by Jefferson Poirot...
