France v South Africa - Three key contests
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe last quarter-final of this scintillating weekend of rugby sees hosts and three-time finalists France - who are aiming for a first semi-final since 2011 - tackle defending champions South...
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 2023 Match Preview: France v Italy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThere’s a lot riding on the final match of Pool A in Lyon. Host nation France will want to book their place in the quarter-finals with a perfect four wins from four pool phase matches. Maxime Lucu...
The defensive story of France v New Zealand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance got off to a poor start defensively as they let the All Blacks through too easily in the 10/12/13 channels. The opening 25 minutes they struggled and the usual sure up defence was not holding up. France...
Talking points ahead of 2023 Rugby World Cup in France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the most eagerly-awaited tournaments in Rugby World Cup history will unfold in France during September and October. It takes place across nine host cities – Paris, Toulouse, Marseille, Bordeaux,...
France dealt a hammer blow as star man ruled out of Rugby World Cup opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have been dealt a major injury blow ahead of their Rugby World Cup opener against New Zealand on September 8, with centre Jonathan Danty set to miss the clash. The centre has been a key cog in...
France vs. Australia: A look at the numbers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralian head coach Eddie Jones is still looking for his first win as Wallabies head coach after taking the reigns in January earlier this year. The Wallabies were soundly beaten 41-17 by France at the...
Galthie reveals his playmaker for clash against Wallabies
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMatthieu Jalibert will start at flyhalf in France’s final World Cup warm-up match against Australia this weekend, head coach Fabien Galthie announced on Thursday. Jalibert, 24, stands in for the...
Scotland produce stirring second-half comeback to beat France at Murrayfield
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland overcame the loss of key duo Ben White and Zander Fagerson to stage a stirring second-half fightback and defeat France 25-21 in an exhilarating World Cup warm-up match at Murrayfield. Les Bleus,...
Five-try Les Bleus keep pressure on Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance kept their Six Nations title hopes alive with a 41-28 victory over a spirited Wales at Stade de France. Les Blues boosted their championship quest by earning a bonus point to displace Ireland...
