France name squad to face Scotland
9 years ago by France RugbyFrance coach Guy Novès unveiled the team that will face Scotland on Sunday afternoon at the Stade de France on the second day of the Six Nations Tournament. The French staff decided to make virtually...
Top 5 Players from the Weekend
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTop 5 Players from the Weekend Louis Picamoles Very destructive with ball in hand, constantly making hard yards for his side. The French No. 8 was out of the blocks fast, two rampaging runs through the...
Brian Smith’s Analysis: England win despite French tactics
9 years ago by Green and Gold RugbyHistory England were rusty and lucky to beat an enthusiastic and super sized France in Twickenham in Round 1 of the 2017 RNS 6 Nations. The monster French team created 10 line breaks to England’s...
6 Nations Weekend Preview
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly v Ireland Saturday, 11th February 2:25 pm Stadio Olimpico, Rome TV: RTE Two / ITV Ireland travel to Rome to take on Italy following a close defeat to Scotland in Round 1. Joe Schmidt’s...
6 Nations: Team of the Weekend
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUR Team of the Weekend Making only his 2nd Test start, the loose head made a massive impact up front for France. The 23-year-old was part of a dominant French scrum against England. He crossed the...
England 19-16 France: how the players rated in their Six Nations opener
9 years ago by The GuardianElliot Daly was England’s star man while for France Louis Picamoles, Kevin Gourdon and Scott Spedding were unlucky to be on the losing sideMike Brown, full-back, 7/10 Nothing wrong and some counters,...
Top 3 performers - England vs France
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLouis Picamoles The French skipper was influential throughout this mammoth clash. He dominated the meters made stats using his powerful frame to breach the gain line again and again. His work rate at...
Thursday Afternoon Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPollard to captain Bulls in Super Rugby Pretoria based Super Rugby franchise the Bulls have named Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard as their team captain for the start of the 2017 Super...
France team to face England
9 years ago by France RugbyAt the front, alongside Louis Picamoles and Kévin Gourdon, Damien Chouly will complete the back row. Sébastien Vahaamahina will pack down with Yoann Maestri at lock. In the front...
2017 6 Nations Preview
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby6 Nations Preview England Prospects: On a current win streak of 14 Test wins as they enter the tournament and lie four games away from equalling New Zealand’s world record for tier one successive...
