New Zealand 34-32 France: Hosts edge back-and-forth Nations Championship curtain-raiser
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand held off a late comeback attempt from France for a nail-biting 34-32 victory in the first-ever Nations Championship match in Christchurch. The very first match in the new-look, 12-team tournament...
Nations Championship: Round 1 Report
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 1 of the Nations Championship saw both hemispheres come out with 3 wins a piece, with South Africa leading the Southern Hemisphere table following their dominant display against England at Ellis...
A look at the 9's | New Zealand v France
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyA game for the ages in Christchurch when the All Blacks faced France in the opening game of the Nations Championship. Dave Rennie will be proud to start his tenure with a narrow but convincing 34-32 win...
Tandy claims Wales progressing despite France thumping in Cardiff
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales head coach Steve Tandy claimed his side had improved despite another thumping Six Nations defeat to France on Sunday. The reigning champions cruised to a 54-12 victory at a despondent Principality...
France v Ireland | Key Moments
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEarly errors from Ireland set the tone, and even 30 minutes into the match they struggled to get going. A lack of possession played its part, but when Ireland did have the ball, mistakes followed. The...
Historic 500th Win for All Blacks in Tight Clash with France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThree disallowed All Blacks tries, relentless French defence, and TMO interventions throughout all combined to continue the special rivalry between the two sides before New Zealand achieved its 500th Test...
Dupont: France ready for huge Ireland clash in Six Nations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance will be ready for a "huge" Six Nations meeting with Ireland, so says captain Antoine Dupont. Les Bleus cruised to an emphatic 73-24 victory over Italy in Rome on Sunday. With 14 tries scored,...
France 43-0 Wales: Les Bleus hammer visitors in Six Nations opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont starred for France as they opened this year's Six Nations in style by crushing Wales 43-0 in Paris on Friday, thereby inflicting a 13th straight defeat on Warren Gatland's side. Doubles...
France Player Ratings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a solid first half the home side seemed to relax into the game and then turned it on again after a few subs were made. Here are our player ratings Jean-Baptiste Gros - 6 Peato Mauvaka...
6 Nations: France v Wales - Winners & Losers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont The French captains return to the 6Nations after his 7's rugby hiatus was nothing short of amazin. His return saw him make 3 try assists, and most metres made although he went off...
