The defensive story of France v New Zealand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance got off to a poor start defensively as they let the All Blacks through too easily in the 10/12/13 channels. The opening 25 minutes they struggled and the usual sure up defence was not holding up. France...
Watch Richie Mo'unga's Try Saving Tackle
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDamian Penaud was denied by a brilliant last gasp effort by Richie Mo'unga Sensational try saver by Richie Mo’unga #RWC2023 #FRAvNZL pic.twitter.com/WarMS53e53 — Rugby Bits (@RugbyBits)...
Match Day Programme RWC Edition: France vs New Zealand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFixture: France vs New Zealand Venue: Stade de France, Saint Denis, Paris, France Kickoff Time: 20:05 (GMT) Referee: Jaco Peyper Head-to-head Played: Played:...
RWC 2023: A quick look at the France vs NZ numbers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter the Springboks closed out the show against England in Tokyo four years ago, today we resume the journey in Paris to find who will reign over world rugby for the next four years. The tournament tonight...
Talking points ahead of 2023 Rugby World Cup in France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the most eagerly-awaited tournaments in Rugby World Cup history will unfold in France during September and October. It takes place across nine host cities – Paris, Toulouse, Marseille, Bordeaux,...
France vs. Australia: A look at the numbers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralian head coach Eddie Jones is still looking for his first win as Wallabies head coach after taking the reigns in January earlier this year. The Wallabies were soundly beaten 41-17 by France at the...
Galthie reveals his playmaker for clash against Wallabies
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMatthieu Jalibert will start at flyhalf in France’s final World Cup warm-up match against Australia this weekend, head coach Fabien Galthie announced on Thursday. Jalibert, 24, stands in for the...
Ntamack, Van der Merwe injury worries in Rugby World Cup warm-up
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance fly-half Romain Ntamack left the field with a suspected knee problem and Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe also suffered an injury as the World Cup hosts won 30-27 in a warm-up match in Saint-Etienne...
France make 13 changes to face Scotland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have announced their team to face Scotland, confirming 13 changes to the starting XV for this Saturday’s rematch in Saint-Etienne. Cameron Woki and Paul Boudehent are the only two...
Analyzing France’s World Cup training squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance will aim to lift the Webb Ellis Cup for the first time later this year – with Fabien Galthié announcing the 42 men selected to prepare for the World Cup. With Antoine Dupond leading...
