A look at the World Rugby U20 Championship
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe final between the England U20 vs France U20 will be the fifth all-northern hemisphere World Rugby U20 Championship final and the fourth in the last six tournaments. For the first time last year England...
The La Rochelle team for the trip to the Stormers!
11 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
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...
Galthie impressed as youthful France overcome stern Japan test
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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...
