France and Italy both make one change for Paris clash
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArthur Vincent and Jayden Hayward come into the France and Italy starting line-ups respectively for the match in Paris. France and Italy both make just one change to their starting...
Can Toulouse claim a fifth Champions Cup title season?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was the turn of the new century that saw Toulouse become a European giant with the French club reaching the European Champions Cup final five times in the space of seven years, winning three. Yet almost...
Captain Guirado returns to Les Bleus line-up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Guilhem Guirado has been recalled to the starting XV for France's Rugby World Cup quarter-final with Wales, despite rumours of a bust-up with coach Jacques Brunel. Hooker Guirado did not...
Brunel backs Ntamack over Lopez for RWC opener
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance coach Jacques Brunel has announced his team for the Pool C match against Argentina in Tokyo Stadium on Saturday, 21 September. The French head coach has backed the Toulouse...
Brunel still unsure of final France squad for Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance named their Rugby World Cup squad more than two months ago, but coach Jacques Brunel is still considering turning to his reserves. France coach Jacques Brunel admits he still...
France names team to face Scotland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have made four changes to their team to face Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday. Guilhem Guirado, who has recovered from injury, makes his return to the starting squad. Felix...
Champions Cup Team of the quarter-finals
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a truly outstanding quarter-final round of the Champions Cup we select our Team of the Week. 1. Cyril Baille - Toulouse Baille saved a certain try following Holmes'...
Brunel names France squad to face New Zealand in June
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Brunel has named a 32-man squad to travel to New Zealand to face the All Blacks in a three-Test series next month. There is just one debutant, Pierre Bourgaritl, the La Rochelle hooker has had...
Top 14 Round 26 Highlights: Clermont Auvergne v Toulouse
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA really entertaining encounter at the Stade Marchel Michelin saw Clermont defeat Toulouse 36-26, a solid performance in Aurelian Rougerie's final game as a professional rugby player. It was the visitors who...
A XV of stars not selected for the 2018 Six Nations
8 years ago by Rugby WorldThere a lot of quality players not selected by the 6 coaches this year, so Sam Tremlett has put together a team of 15 players omitted from international dutyErratic Throwing: Cowan-Dickie needs to improve...
