France 30-29 Australia: Penaud late show ensures new Les Bleus record in enthralling Test
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDamian 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
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter 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
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine 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...
The three flyhalves Racing 92 are targeting to replace Finn Russell
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFinn Russell is set to leave Racing 92 after next year's Rugby World Cup with the Scottish international's contract expiring. Russell joined the Parisian club from the Glasgow Warriors in 2018...
Beauden Barrett linked with Top 14 switch, Jalibert to leave Bordeaux?
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBeauden Barrett has been linked with a move to the Top 14 with his current contract with New Zealand Rugby and the Blues expiring after the Rugby World Cup. Reports in France state that Beauden...
Matthieu Jalibert returns to top form in victory over Lyon
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMatthieu Jalibert is back! After the heartbreak of missing France's 2022 Six Nations Grand Slam, Matthieu Jalibert is back in action and in form for Union Bordeaux Begles. The timing...
Biarritz relegated, Toulouse claim narrow win over La Rochelle
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday's Top 14 action saw Biarritz's relegation sealed after 48-13 loss to Castres. Having secured promotion to the TOP14 through the promotion-relegation playoff last season, Biarritz...
'I was disappointed because I should have lived it' - Jalibert after missing the Grand Slam
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBordeaux and France flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert has expressed his disappointment in his club's medical team after missing France's Grand Slam Six Nations earlier this year. Jalibert has struggled...
Murrayfield clash: Scotland to battle Les Bleus
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix Nations is back on the scene this weekend, bringing some prominent clashes to the fields of Europe for Round 3. Proceedings will kick off at Murrayfield where an intriguing fixture sees...
France Squad Update: Tanga comes in for Boudenhent
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance Rugby have confirmed that Paul Boudenhent has been dropped from their 42-man squad following an elbow injury, with Yoan Tanga joining the squad to prepare for Scotland. France received...