Eight new faces in France squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthié has called on eight uncapped players in his France squad as they look to defend the Guinness Six Nations title they won in such style a year ago. Les Bleus claimed a first...
Bordeaux partways with coach Christophe Urios
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUnion Bordeaux Bègles have announced the departure of head coach Christophe Urios. Urios led Bordeaux to back-to-back Top 14 semi-finals as well as a Champions Cup semi-final during...
France call up 15 extra players ahead of Bok Test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have called up 15 extra players ahead of their Test against South Africa, including a replacement for injured lock Killian Geraci. Geraci was a late withdrawal from France’s 30-29...
Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTest rugby was back in full swing this weekend, with the best of the South taking on the best of the North. A fascinating weekend of rugby kicked off with Scotland taking on...
France 30-29 Australia: Penaud late show ensures new Les Bleus record in enthralling Test
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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?
2 years 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...
