Match Preview: Tigers take on defending champions La Rochelle
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers return to Investec Champions Cup action this Sunday as Dan McKellar’s side take on La Rochelle in front of a sold-out Stade Marcel Deflandre. Indeed, the tests only get more tough...
The La Rochelle team for the trip to the Stormers!
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe La Rochelle staff trusts the same group as last Sunday against Leinster. At the hinge, Tawera Kerr-Barlow will once again be accompanied by Antoine Hastoy, to lead the maritime game, tomorrow in South...
Frawley secures famous win for Leinster in France
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyReplacement fly-half Ciaran Frawley kicked three crucial penalties, including a stunning effort from deep in his own half, to help a determined Leinster Rugby overcome Investec Champions Cup holders...
FRA 28-29 RSA: France reaction (head coach Galthié, captain Dupont, team manager Ibanez, Alldritt, Danty, Mauvaka, Jalibert, Cros, Ramos, Ollivon)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGregory Alldritt, number eight On crashing out of the tournament: "It's a huge disappointment. We wanted to go further." On this not being the end for this squad of players: "Of course, it's...
France vs South Africa Key Moments
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe fourth Rugby World Cup Quater-Final between France and South Africa lived up to the hype of what was a colossal fixture between two power houses in world rugby. The one point difference between...
Stick, Willemse and De Allende chat ahead of France clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMzwandile Stick, assistant coach On the support for the team: "It's very special to have our South African fans to come all the way to support us. It shows how much it means to our country. We know people...
Quarter-Final Preview: France v South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe last of the quarter-finals. One semi-final place up for grabs. The hosts - second in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini - against the defending champions and...
France v South Africa - Three key contests
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe last quarter-final of this scintillating weekend of rugby sees hosts and three-time finalists France - who are aiming for a first semi-final since 2011 - tackle defending champions South...
Captain Dupont to start - France name team to play South Africa in quarter-final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Fabien Galthié has named his match-day 23 to face South Africa in their Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-final at Stade de France on Sunday. Scrum-half Antoine Dupont returns after...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: France v Italy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThere’s a lot riding on the final match of Pool A in Lyon. Host nation France will want to book their place in the quarter-finals with a perfect four wins from four pool phase matches. Maxime Lucu...
