Match Day Programme: Scotland vs. France
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFixture: Scotland vs France Venue: Murrayfield, Edinburgh Kick-off: 14:15 (GMT) Referee: Nic Berry (RA) Assistant Referees: Nika Amashukeli (GRU), Jordan Way (RA) TMO: Brian...
Six New Stars to Watch in the 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOur friends who are expert Opta data editors pick out one unheralded player from each of the teams to keep an eye on as the 2024 Guinness Six Nations Championship kicks-off this weekend. You...
France v Ireland Preview
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 Guinness Men's Six Nations will kick off with a bang in Marseille on Friday night when France host Ireland. A battle between the two most recent Grand Slam champions should deliver...
Fabien Galthie insists France must adapt to life without star man Antoine Dupont
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMaxime Lucu will start at scrum-half against Ireland after Dupont opted to focus on his country’s sevens squad for this year’s Paris Olympics. Fabien Galthie says France must learn to play...
Who is your pick for the 6 nations
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance Head coach Fabien Galthié has already lost two possible starters ahead of the Six Nations opener against Ireland on Friday week, with gritty back row Anthony Jelonch and gigantic lock Emmanuel...
Peerless Penaud inspires union Bordeaux-Bègles triumph
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyUnion Bordeaux-Bègles wing Damian Penaud put in an exquisite performance as the French side ran out 36-17 winners over Bristol Bears in the Investec Champions Cup. After two matches, Union...
Bielle-Biarrey back for UBB against Bristol Bears
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbySecond day of the Investec Champions Cup this Saturday, December 16 in Chaban! Yannick Bru and his sports staff have revealed the composition of the team which will face the Bristol Bears. Stay with us...
Quarter-Final Preview: France v South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe last of the quarter-finals. One semi-final place up for grabs. The hosts - second in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini - against the defending champions and...
Captain Dupont to start - France name team to play South Africa in quarter-final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Fabien Galthié has named his match-day 23 to face South Africa in their Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-final at Stade de France on Sunday. Scrum-half Antoine Dupont returns after...
Rugby World Cup Review: Portugal’s delight
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe quarter-finals are confirmed. Fiji were the last side to qualify for the knockout phase of Rugby World Cup 2023 in the final match of the pool stage on Sunday evening, but the night was Portugal’s...