Vakatawa in new-look France side
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsFrance name four uncapped players to face Italy in the Six Nations, including sevens specialist Virimi Vakatawa.
France announce Six Nations side for clash against Italy
1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby1. EDDY BEN AROUS – Racing 922- GUILHEM GUIRADO – RC Toulon – (Captain)3- RABAH SLIMANI – Stade Français Paris4- PAUL JEDRASIAK – ASM Clermont Auvergne5- YOANN MAESTRI – Stade Toulousain6-...
Noves rings changes for Six Nations
1 decade ago by Rugby 365SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: New France coach Guy Noves rang the changes, calling up eight newcomers, including France Sevens star Virimi Vakatawa for the upcoming Six Nations tournament.
Mathieu Bastareaud left out of France’s Six Nations squad by Guy Novès
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Centre omitted but eight new names in new coach’s 31-man squad• Novès: ‘We want to build a team who will be able to improve a lot’Mathieu Bastareaud has been left out of the 31-man France...
Vakatawa's impactful Dubai
1 decade ago by IRBFrance's Virimi Vakatawa won the first-ever DHL Impact Player of the Tournament award in Dubai.
Tokyo: Japan joins the big guns
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Defending Tokyo champions Fiji and South Africa book their place in the Cup quarterfinals with 100 percent records on Day One of the Tokyo Sevens, Round Seven of the World Series and the Olympic qualifiers. Hosts...
Tokyo: Australia fall ... twice
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Portugal and Scotland recorded shock wins over Australia on Day One of the Tokyo Sevens, Round Seven of the World Series and the Olympic qualifiers. Defending Tokyo champions Fiji, New Zealand, England...
Tokyo: Portugal upstage Australia
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Portugal recorded a shock win over Australia on Day One of the Tokyo Sevens, Round Seven of the World Series and the Olympic qualifiers. Defending Tokyo champions Fiji, New Zealand and South Africa...
Jonny Sexton Debut Analysis
1 decade ago by Touchline RugbyWhile his debut for Racing Metro was not a flawless affair, there were enough positives in what Jonny Sexton did to offer encouragement for the season ahead. The 28-year-old was as sharp as ever in attack...
Top 14 Preview: Racing Metro
1 decade ago by Touchline RugbyThe HistoryRacing Metro 92 was originally founded as an athletics club in 1882. Their list of honours includes five French championships (1892, 1900, 1902, 1959 and 1990), a Pro D2 title (2009), and...
