Taulupe Faletau to captain Wales for first time against Italy in Cardiff
8 years ago by The Guardian• Scarlets flanker James Davies to make Test debut• Warren Gatland’s 10 changes will bring in ‘a lot of quality’Taulupe Faletau will captain Wales and the flanker James Davies will make his Test...
Jefferson Poirot: ‘We were optimistic even before Scotland beat England’
8 years ago by The GuardianFrance prop uses hypnosis to prepare for big games and says there will be no lack of aggression from the hosts in Saturday’s Six Nations showdown in ParisWith the surname Poirot it was perhaps inevitable...
KEY BATTLES: Scotland v France
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBoth sides will head into this match looking to improve on their disappointing defeats in the opening round of the competition. France were beaten in the final minute of the game while Scotland...
France v Ireland: Six Nations – live!
8 years ago by The GuardianSix Nations updates from the 4.45pm GMT kick-offFrance’s Jalibert ends 50-year wait for teenaged No 10Ireland can challenge for title but must beware FranceEmail Tom here or tweet him here, if you fancy...
KEY BATTLES: France vs Ireland
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second Six Nations clash of 2018 will see a new look France side face off against a settled Irish side at the Stade de France Stadium on Saturday. France will look to win their first...
Jacques Brunel names squad to face Ireland
8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby19-year-old Bordeaux flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert has been handed his Test debut the no.10 jersey for France's opening Six Nations clash against Ireland this weekend. He will combine with...
Les Blues Makes 8 Changes for Second Test
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Guy Noves has made eight changes for the second Test against South Africa in Durban on Saturday. With his TOP14 finalists back in contention for selection, Scott Spedding...
France squad confirmed to face South Africa
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance coach Guy Novès has added three young talents to his squad for the South Africa series. Damian Penaud, Anthony Jelonch and Vincent Rattez have all been called up. La Rochelle prop Mohamed...
Poirot out while Ollivon in race against time for France following injury
9 years ago by RBS 6 NationsFlanker Charles Ollivon faces a race against time to be fit for France's RBS 6 Nations campaign, but prop Jefferson Poirot is definitely ruled out.
French prop Poirot out of Six Nations
9 years ago by Rugby 365INJURY UPDATE: Bordeaux-Begles' France international prop Jefferson Poirot has been ruled out for three months with a leg injury and will miss the Six Nations, his club manager Raphaël Ibanez...
