Eight TOP 14 transfers you may have missed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2022/23 season is fast approaching, and while some player movements are still to be finalised, some big transfers have flown under the radar. We take a look at eight you may have...
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...
Top 14 Wrap: Castres top the standings, Toulouse crush Biarritz
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCastres finish the Top 14 regular season at the top of the table after beating Pau 16-26, securing a semi-final spot in doing so. The seedings for the Top 14 playoffs were decided...
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...
France Squad Update: Tanga comes in for Boudenhent
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance Rugby have confirmed that Paul Boudenhent has been dropped from their 42-man squad following an elbow injury, with Yoan Tanga joining the squad to prepare for Scotland. France received...
France release 14 players ahead of Irish test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Fabien Galthie has rejoined the squad ahead of the round two Six Nations clash against Ireland this weekend. Ahead of the test at the Stade de France, Galthie has released 14...
Virimi Vakatawa one of 14 players recalled ahead of Ireland test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRacing 92 centre Virimi Vakatawa is one of 14 players who have been called into the France Six Nations squad to prepare for the test against Ireland on Saturday. Vakatawa starred for Racing 92...
The 31 players who could make their test debut during the Six Nations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2022 Six Nations kicks off next weekend, with the new year bringing new players who will look to make their mark on the test arena. Defending Champions Wales have included three uncapped...