The La Rochelle team for the trip to the Stormers!
4 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...
La Rochelle name team for Champions Cup Final showdown
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle have named their side to face Leinster in the Champions Cup final this weekend. La Rochelle head to the Irish capital after winning last May's decider in Marseille. Both teams...
Exeter hope to end Stade Rochelais’ title defence
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs will need to overcome reigning champions Stade Rochelais in Bordeaux on Sunday if they are to reach the Heineken Champions Cup final for a second time. The semi-final between...
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
1 year 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...
Galthie impressed as youthful France overcome stern Japan test
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA Bleus side with three debutants did enough to overcome a spirited Japan, much to the satisfaction of their head coach. France boss Fabien Galthie was impressed with the way his youthful Bleus...
JAPAN v FRANCE: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan host France in Aichi on Saturday in what is just the fourth official meeting between the two sides since 1973. The sides have met on 10 occasions, although France did not award...
Charles Ollivon to captain France against Japan, Ntamack and Dupont rested
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCharles Ollivon will take over the captain's armband for France's two-test series against Japan in July. France head coach Fabien Galthie has named a 42-man squad to travel to Japan...
Leinster 21-24 La Rochelle: French side snatch first Champions Cup with late Retiere try
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster were in the ascendancy for the majority of the European Champions Cup final, but La Rochelle snatched victory at the death. La Rochelle lifted their first ever European Champions...
Champions Cup Final: Leinster & La Rochelle Player Ratings
1 year 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...
