Six Nations Team of the Week - Round Four
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing another thrilling weekend in the Six Nations, we pick our team of the weekend. 1. Cyril Baille - France The first place in our team of the week goes to the French...
Ntamack and Vakatawa return for Le Crunch
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthie has welcomed the return of star centre Virimi Vakatawa and flyhalf Romain Ntamack for France's visit to Twickenham on Saturday. Vakatawa returns straight to the starting XV while...
How France Could Line Up Against England
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthie will have to make a few changes to his side that beat Ireland in round two of the Six Nations. Due to a covid outbreak in the French camp, the clash against Scotland in round three...
Fresh COVID concerns in the French camp after a round of Top 14 action - report
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe French national team have been dealt yet another blow COVID scare according to a report by RMC Sport. Anthony Bouthier and Paul Willemse are reportedly under strict surveillance...
Bernard Le Roux out of England clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance lock Bernard Le Roux will take no part in Les Bleus’ clash against England in Round 4, according to a statement issued by the FFR. Strangely, no reasons have been given for Le Roux’s...
How France Could Line Up Against Scotland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have been hit hard by a COVID-19 outbreak which has led to 10 players being ruled out of the clash against Scotland this weekend. The two biggest absentees are captain Charles...
Six Nations Team of the Week - Round Two
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second weekend of the Six Nations thrilled with another entertaining game kicking off proceedings with England beating Italy 41-18 at Twickenham. Saturday's action concluded with another red card...
Henderson: We’re Seeing Progress, But It’s That Last Couple Of Inches
3 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland stand-in captain Iain Henderson felt their failure to take advantage of France’s sin-binning was a telling factor in an eventual 15-13 Guinness Six Nations defeat. When French second row...
France show fight and finesse to make a statement in Dublin
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance defended brilliantly and showed their class in attack to secure a first win in Dublin since 2011. Huge roars echoed around the Aviva Stadium as the ball sailed into an empty stand...
France Player Ratings v Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTries from Charles Ollivon and Damian Penaud condemned Ireland to a second straight defeat as France went top of the Six Nations table. Ireland's Six Nations hopes are in tatters after...
