France dealt a hammer blow as star man ruled out of Rugby World Cup opener
8 months 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
8 months 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
8 months 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
8 months 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...
Permutations: How Ireland can become Six Nations champions this weekend
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have made an imperious start to the 2023 Guinness Six Nations and remain the only unbeaten side after three rounds of thrilling action. Andy Farrell’s side are targeting a first...
Six Nations: Ben White relishing Scotland starting berth
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland scrum-half Ben White is relishing his time in the number nine jersey ahead of the final two rounds of the 2023 Six Nations. White has cemented himself as Gregor Townsend’s first-choice...
Gregor Townsend: Scotland played their ‘best rugby of the tournament’ in France defeat
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend feels Scotland delivered their best performance of the Six Nations Championship in their narrow 32-21 defeat against France. Having beaten England and Wales in the opening...
Les Bleus back to winning ways with bonus-point victory
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance got back to winning ways in the Six Nations with a 32-21 bonus-point victory over Scotland at the Stade de France. Scotland headed into Sunday's game having opened the competition with back-to-back...
Haouas replaces suspended Atonio for France, Watson back for Scotland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Fabien Galthie has selected Mohamed Haouas as the replacement for the suspended Uini Atonio for France's Six Nations clash with Scotland. Atonio was handed a three-week ban...
