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The New Look France: The new faces in the squad

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The new year saw change in France as Fabien Galthie took over the head coaching role and brought in the likes of Shaun Edwards in to assist him and bring new life to Les Bleus after a disappointing...

Preview: La Rochelle v Clermont

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 8 saves its best for last, concluding with a mouth-watering, top of the table clash as Clermont travel to Stade Marcel-Deflandre where La Rochelle lie in wait.   The hosts, occupying second...

TOP 14 RD 7 HIGHLIGHTS: Pau Vs La Rochelle

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

La Rochelle survived a second half come back from Pau to take the points at the Stade du Hameau. A blistering first half looked to have wrapped up the game for La Rochelle. However Pau came out...

Top 14: Round 5's results & stand-out players

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There were some big results and battered bodies at the end of Round 5 in the Top 14 as the French rugby scene showed off its best.   La Rochelle opened proceedings with a 62-3 thrashing of rivals...

Clermont v Stade Francais headlines an exciting weekend of action in France

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

While all eyes will be on the Champions and Challenge Cup Finals this weekend, there is still plenty of action in France with six fixtures taking place in round five of the competition.   Toulouse...