Eight new faces in France squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthié has called on eight uncapped players in his France squad as they look to defend the Guinness Six Nations title they won in such style a year ago. Les Bleus claimed a first...
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...
Champions Cup Final: Leinster & La Rochelle Player Ratings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle claim their maiden Champions Cup title defeating four time winners Leinster 21-24 in the final on Saturday. It was Arthur Retiere who sealed the victory coming off the bench to score...
Champions Cup Final Teams: Double Injury Boost For La Rochelle, Three Leinster Milestones
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for Saturday's Champions Cup final at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille have been named. Leinster unchanged from semi-final Will Skelton and Brice Dulin fit for La Rochelle Garry Ringrose...
Team News: Racing 92 and La Rochelle receive midfield boost
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRacing 92 and La Rochelle have announced their teams for the all-French Champions Cup semi-final on Sunday at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Racing 92 have made five changes to their starting XV...
Stade Rochelais grind out win over Glasgow
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLast season’s Heineken Champions Cup finalists Stade Rochelais fought to a 20-13 win over Glasgow Warriors at Stade Marcel Deflandre in their opening game of the 2021/22 campaign on Sunday. The...
Champions Cup Final: La Rochelle Player Ratings v Toulouse
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle failed in their attempt to claim their maiden Champions Cup title in the first final as they fell to a 17-22 defeat at the hands of Toulouse. Here is how we rated Jono...
Everything you need to know about the Champions Cup Final, Line Ups, Team News, Stats and more
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe pinnacle of the 2020-21 Champions Cup is in sight as rugby fans the world over are licking their lips in anticipation of the mouth-watering, all-French clash between La Rochelle and Toulouse which...
Gloucester change one to face La Rochelle
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Skivington has named Gloucester Rugby’s team to host La Rochelle at Kingsholm on Friday in the European Champions Cup. There is just one change in the starting 15 from the side that...
