France captain Antoine Dupont fit and ‘fully ready’ for World Cup quarter-final
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDupont suffered a broken cheekbone against Namibia. Captain Antoine Dupont has declared himself “fully ready” to lead France in Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final against South Africa...
Stats review - what do the figures reveal about the teams heading home?
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland and Australia were the two topped-rank teams to miss out on the knockout stage at Rugby World Cup 2023, but there was plenty to be positive about for teams such as Portugal, Georgia and Tonga. Pool...
RWC 2023 review: Namibia
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNamibia may have left France without having registered their first Rugby World Cup win, but they brought joy to fans in packed stadiums throughout their adventure across the four cities that hosted their...
Independent disciplinary committee decision: Johan Deysel (Namibia)
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNamibia’s Johan Deysel attended an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing for an offence contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackle) as a result of a review by the Foul Play Review Official in Namibia’s...
Independent disciplinary update: Johan Deysel
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNamibia’s Johan Deysel will appear before an independent Judicial Committee in Paris having received a red card, following a review by the Foul Play Review Official, in Namibia’s Rugby World...
Johan Deysel apologises to Antoine Dupont after clash causes facial fracture
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNamibia captain Johan Deysel has apologised to Antoine Dupont following a head-on-head collision that has left the France star’s Rugby World Cup campaign in doubt. Dupont suffered a facial fracture...
Deysel (NAM) - 'I meant Dupont no harm'
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter enjoying a lob sided victory over Namibia last night, Rugby World Cup tournament hosts France, were dealt a huge blow after talisman and captain Antoine Dupont left the field due to injury. The...
Dupont injury looming large as France wait for "specialist surgical opinion"
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHost nation France maintained their unbeaten start at Rugby World Cup 2023 with a 96-0 win against Namibia at Stade de Marseille yesterday but it came a cost as captain and scrum-half Antoine Dupont was...
Dupont injury worry overshadows France triumph
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHost nation France maintained their unbeaten start at Rugby World Cup 2023 with a 96-0 win against Namibia at Stade de Marseille on Thursday. Les Bleus scored 14 tries in total, including a hat-trick...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: France v Namibia
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything you need to know about France v Namibia at Stade de Marseille, on Thursday, 21 September. France coach Fabien Galthié is not taking any risks with this match, making...
