Julien Marchand rugby player
Julien Marchand rugby player

Julien Marchand

5th Oct 1995 1.81m/108kg Hooker

France 30-29 Australia: Penaud late show ensures new Les Bleus record in enthralling Test

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Damian Penaud's fantastic late score helped France to a record-breaking 11th straight Test victory in an exhilarating 30-29 win over Australia at the Stade de France on Saturday.   Playing their...

Changed Wallaby squad gear up for battle with les Bleus

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After the narrowest of victories over Scotland last weekend, the Wallabies will face an altogether different challenge on Saturday when they square off against the mighty Les Bleus at Stade de France.   Through...

Dupont and Ntamack return in strong France team to face Australia

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack return to the France starting XV that will face Australia at the Stade de France on Saturday (kick-off 20:00 UK).   The Toulouse halfback pairing were rested during...

Top 14 Wrap: Castres top the standings, Toulouse crush Biarritz

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Castres finish the Top 14 regular season at the top of the table after beating Pau 16-26, securing a semi-final spot in doing so.   The seedings for the Top 14 playoffs were decided...

This week's rumours, signings and re-signings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We round up the week's latest rumours, signings, and re-signings.       PREMIERSHIP RUGBY   Bath Bath Rugby have confirmed the departure of a club legend with Semesa...

Toulouse confirm yet another new signing, reuniting brothers

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Toulouse are making moves to finalise their squad for next season with several players committing their futures to the Club as well as new players signing with the current Top 14 champions.   Their...

Team News: 50 Up for O'Brien, Toulouse make three changes

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster and Toulouse have named their matchday 23s for the Champions Cup semi-final clash at Aviva Stadium (KO 3pm – LIVE on BT Sport and RTÉ Radio One).     Leinster...

Toulouse missing 12 players for Champions Cup clash with Leinster

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Toulouse's depth will be tested in the Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster on Saturday.   Ugo Mola will be without the services of 12 players for the clash against the Irish Province with...

Six Nations Team of the Tournament

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France are the 2022 Six Nations Champions after completing the Grand Slam beating Italy, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and England.   A dozen years on from their last such triumph, Les Bleus dominate...

England playing role of party poopers in Paris as Ireland wait to pounce

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France require victory against England to land a Grand Slam, while Ireland host Scotland and Wales face Italy in this weekend's Six Nations.   All eyes will be on the Stade de France...