Six Nations Round Three: Five Things We Learnt
5 years ago by Rugby WorldFrom the excellence of Gael Fickou and Hamish Watson to the Italy’s role reversal, Jacob Whitehead reflects on the weekend’s happeningsOn the ball: Scotland flanker Hamish Watson tests Italy's defence...
Edwards' defence sticks for 80 minutes as France's replacements step up to shut down Wales in the final two minutes
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere was a lot to debate and admire about France's fantastic 27-23 victory over Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday as Romain Ntamack guided France to victory that brought an...
Vakatawa returns to France XV for Wales clash
5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyGael Fickou moves to the wing, where he replaces the injured Vincent Rattez.
France and Italy both make one change for Paris clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArthur Vincent and Jayden Hayward come into the France and Italy starting line-ups respectively for the match in Paris. France and Italy both make just one change to their starting...
Six Nations Team Of Round One
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Six Nations returned with a bang this weekend as France, Wales and Ireland celebrated victories while England suffered from a very slow start, Italy suffered their 23 consecutive loss in the competition...
Out with the old in with the new for Galthie's Les Bleus
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance are set for a new era at the Six Nations under head coach Fabien Galthie. Over the past decade there has often been a sense of the unknown with France entering the Six Nations,...
Challenge Cup Round 2 Round-Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDragons stamped their authority on Challenge Cup Pool 1 on Friday afternoon with a comprehensive 49-22 win over Enisei-STM in Krasnodar Tries from Bjorn Basson and Jeremy Jordaan gave...
Moriarty feared he would be seeing red
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBack-row Ross Moriarty thought a high shot on Gael Fickou could be the last part he played in the Rugby World Cup. Ross Moriarty feared his Rugby World Cup might be over just...
France Player Ratings v Wales
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance were downed 20-19 by Wales in the third Rugby World Cup quarter-final. Wales made France pay the ultimate price for Vahaamahina's red card. Here is how we rated the French: 1. Jefferson...
Ross Moriarty's late try keeps the Welsh dream alive
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRoss Moriarty pounced for a dramatic late try to give Wales victory and a Rugby World Cup semi-final place at the expense of France. Ross Moriarty went from villain to hero for Wales...
