Diaby red proves costly as Bordeaux beaten by Brive
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBordeaux-Begles could lose ground on Top 14 leaders Lyon after slipping to their second defeat in three matches at Brive. Mahamadou Diaby's ninth-minute dismissal proved decisive as Christophe...
Captain Guirado returns to Les Bleus line-up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Guilhem Guirado has been recalled to the starting XV for France's Rugby World Cup quarter-final with Wales, despite rumours of a bust-up with coach Jacques Brunel. Hooker Guirado did not...
Seventh heaven for Lyon, Toulouse defeat Castres
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLyon racked up an impressive seventh win from as many Top 14 matches this season and champions Toulouse earned a timely win against Castres. Jean-Marc Doussain impressed with the boot,...
Lyon beat Bordeaux to extend lead, Stade stay bottom
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLyon moved five points clear at the summit of the Top 14 table with a thrilling 25-23 win over second-placed Bordeaux-Begles, while Castres thumped bottom side Stade Francais on Saturday. The...
Lyon concede first tries of season in fifth straight win
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLyon remain unbeaten in the Top 14 after swatting aside struggling Racing 92, though they did concede their first tries of the season. Noa Nakaitaci, Hamza Kaabeche and Thibaut Regard all crossed...
Toulouse trio Antoine Dupont, Romain Ntamack and Thomas Ramos
7 years ago by Rugby WorldCould Toulouse’s new generation transform the fortunes of France? Gavin Mortimer talks to a triple threat of playersLeap year: Antoine Dupont, Romain Ntamack and Thomas Ramos (Patrick Derewiany)Could...
Schalk Brits starts in the back row and leads the Boks against Namibia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has named his team for the Pool B match against Namibia at City of Toyota Stadium on Saturday, 28 September: The Springboks have rotated their squad for Saturday’s...
Trevor Nyakane ruled out of RWC, replaced by Thomas du Toit
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThomas du Toit was en route from France to Nagoya, Japan, on Monday after being called up as an injury replacement to the Springbok Rugby World Cup squad. The 24-year old Sharks prop replaces...
Rugby World Cup 2019: France v Argentina
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have frustrated their fans and themselves with inconsistent displays over recent years and Damien Penaud has issued a rallying call. Damian Penaud rallied his France team-mates...
Get to know France’s Maxime Médard
7 years ago by Rugby WorldThe Toulouse and France veteran has rediscovered his magic touch after a few rough seasons. A version of this feature first appeared in the April edition of Rugby WorldCalm presence: Maxime Médard during...
