Fabien Galthie insists France must adapt to life without star man Antoine Dupont
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMaxime Lucu will start at scrum-half against Ireland after Dupont opted to focus on his country’s sevens squad for this year’s Paris Olympics. Fabien Galthie says France must learn to play...
Big blow for France as 6 nations star is injured
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance will be without the services of star back-rower Anthony Jelonch after he sustained another long-term injury. During the 2023 Six Nations, the flanker suffered an ACL injury to his left knee during...
Sale v La Rochelle: Winners and Losers
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle make it back to back wins in the Champions Cup pushing them through to the Round of 16 after a bonus point win against Sale Sharks. Both sides had the benefit of a strong wind, La Rochelle...
Alldritt captains France as 2024 Six Nations Squad is announced
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthie names his squad for the Six Nations with Gregory Alldritt captaining the side in the absence of Antoine Dupont. France host Ireland in the opening game of the tournament
Top Performers: La Rochelle vs Leicester Tigers
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle got back to winning ways in a dominant performance against travelling Leicester Tigers picking up the bonus point scoring 7 tries in a 42-14 victory. Here are our Top performers Gregory...
Match Preview: Tigers take on defending champions La Rochelle
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers return to Investec Champions Cup action this Sunday as Dan McKellar’s side take on La Rochelle in front of a sold-out Stade Marcel Deflandre. Indeed, the tests only get more tough...
European Rugby crunch time for Prem sides
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe return of European action will see a host of Gallagher Premiership Rugby sides bid to secure safe passage to the knockout stages. For the four English clubs unbeaten in the Investec Champions Cup,...
Top 14 Round 11 Wrap-Up
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyUltimate Rugby and Larissa Falls are detailing the thrills and spills, winners and losers, try scorers and goal kickers from Round 11 of France’s Top14 League. Oyonnax v PauFT = Oyonnax 34 –...
FRA 28-29 RSA: France reaction (head coach Galthié, captain Dupont, team manager Ibanez, Alldritt, Danty, Mauvaka, Jalibert, Cros, Ramos, Ollivon)
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGregory Alldritt, number eight On crashing out of the tournament: "It's a huge disappointment. We wanted to go further." On this not being the end for this squad of players: "Of course, it's...
Quarter-Final Preview: France v South Africa
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe last of the quarter-finals. One semi-final place up for grabs. The hosts - second in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini - against the defending champions and...
