Louis Picamoles rugby player
Louis Picamoles rugby player

Louis Picamoles

5th Feb 1986 1.92m/117kg No. 8

France Name Rugby World Cup Squad

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jacques Brunel has confirmed France's 31-man Rugby World Cup squad.   Back rower Louis Picamoles will participate in his third World Cup having featured in 2011, 2015 and will retire from...

Les Bleus pile on the points as Rugby World Cup looms

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France showed moments of brilliance and some familiar failings in beating Italy 47-19 at the Stade de France on Friday.     France gave coach Jacques Brunel plenty of food for thought ahead...

Brunel still unsure of final France squad for Rugby World Cup

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France named their Rugby World Cup squad more than two months ago, but coach Jacques Brunel is still considering turning to his reserves.     France coach Jacques Brunel admits he still...

France to unleash Alivereti Raka on Scotland with three other uncapped players in the 23

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jacques Brunel has named his side to face Scotland this weekend with star Clermont winger Alivereti Raka set to make his test debut on the left wing.   The side will be led by Jefferson Poirot...

Bastareaud left out of France's World Cup squad with three uncapped players included

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France head coach Jacques Brunel has unveiled the list of the 37 players that will prepare for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.   31 players have been listed as "starters" for Japan...

Champions Cup Team Of The Season

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens claimed their third Champions Cup Title by beating Leinster 10-20 in the final in Newcastle. Following a thrilling season in the Champions Cup we have selected our team of the competition.    Saracens...

Toulouse guarantee top-two finish as Lyon lose

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Toulouse took advantage of defeats for a number of sides further down the Top 14 table as they sealed a top-two spot.   A 21-20 victory away at fourth-placed Castres took Toulouse out of reach of...

Six Nations Team Of The Competition

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After 5 thrilling rounds of the Six Nations, Wales are the Champions and claimed the Grand Slam!    With the competition done and dusted for 2019, we pick our team of the competition.     1....

Six Nations: France Change Six To Face Italy

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France head coach Jacques Brunel has made six changes to his side that lost to Ireland in round four of the Six Nations to face Italy this weekend.   Etienne Falgoux comes into the front row for...

Combined XV: Ireland v France

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France has enjoyed somewhat of a resurgence following their win over Scotland but face a different beast entirely when they head to the Aviva on Sunday to face Ireland.      Ireland...