Huge milestone for Nigel Owens
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday saw a significant milestone achieved as Welsh referee Nigel Owens officiated his one hundredth test match. Owens’ remarkable career began in 1987 after a teacher of his suggested...
France book place in Autumn Nations Cup final against England
5 years ago by Rugby WorldNew-look side run in five tries to beat Italy 36-5 and top Group BHigh five: Sekou Macalou celebrates after scoring France's fifth try (Getty Images)New-look side run in five tries to beat Italy 36-5 and...
Slade and Mako Vunipola send England past Wales into Autumn Nations final
5 years ago by The GuardianWales 13-24 EnglandOwen Farrell kicks 14 points to lead England homeWhen Johnny Williams scored his first international try after 10 minutes, it was the first time England had trailed in a match since...
France v Italy live stream: How to watch the Autumn Nations Cup match
5 years ago by Rugby WorldThis Pool B clash in Paris brings the Saturday action to an endRising high: France and Italy contest a lineout (Getty Images)France v Italy live stream: How to watch the Autumn Nations Cup match We’re...
Champions and Challenge Cup Round 1 &2 Referee Appointments
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance’s Mathieu Raynal will be in charge when Exeter Chiefs begin their Heineken Champions Cup defence against Glasgow Warriors at Sandy Park next month. Raynal’s selection for the Pool B...
Exciting new-look France team for Autumn Nations Cup
5 years ago by Rugby WorldJacob Whitehead looks ahead to the next round of November InternationalsOn the ball: Sekou Macalou in training for France's game against Italy (Getty Images)Jacob Whitehead looks ahead to the next round...
Italy change three for French Test
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFranco Smith has made three changes to his starting line-up for Italy’s final group game in the Autumn Nations Cup against France in Paris on Saturday. The Azzurri are without Jake Polledri...
Autumn Nations Cup France v Italy Preview
5 years ago by Rugby WorldAll you need to know about the Group B match at Stade de FranceJump start: France wing Teddy Thomas (Getty Images)Autumn Nations Cup France v Italy Preview Some elements of this Test will be unrecognisable,...
Fabien Galthie makes 13 changes for Les Bleus' Italian Test
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFlyhalf Matthieu Jalibert and Teddy Thomas are the only the only starters from France's win over Scotland who will start again this weekend against Italy. The reasoning for this is a...
