Captain Guirado returns to Les Bleus line-up
4 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...
Brunel backs Ntamack over Lopez for RWC opener
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance coach Jacques Brunel has announced his team for the Pool C match against Argentina in Tokyo Stadium on Saturday, 21 September. The French head coach has backed the Toulouse...
Les Bleus pile on the points as Rugby World Cup looms
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance showed moments of brilliance and some familiar failings in beating Italy 47-19 at the Stade de France on Friday. France gave coach Jacques Brunel plenty of food for thought ahead...
Brunel still unsure of final France squad for Rugby World Cup
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance named their Rugby World Cup squad more than two months ago, but coach Jacques Brunel is still considering turning to his reserves. France coach Jacques Brunel admits he still...
France change half-back pairing for Scotland clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRomain Ntamack and Antoine Dupont will make up France's half-back pairing for Saturday's home Six Nations meeting with Scotland as Les Bleus make four changes from the defeat to England. Jacques Brunel's...
DUPONT AND NTAMACK AMONG FOUR FRANCE CHANGES FOR SCOTLAND
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack will form an all-new half-back pairing as two of four French changes for their Guinness Six Nations clash against Scotland this weekend. Les Bleus have lost each of their...
Probable France XV to Face Scotland
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReports in France suggest that Jacques Brunel is set to make a few changes to his starting XV following his side's 44-8 loss to England in round two of the Six Nations. Midi Olympique has...
Six Nations: Bastareaud Returns for Le Crunch
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance Head coach Jacques Brunel has made a number of changes following his side's loss to Wales in the opening round of the Six Nations. France vice captain Mathieu Bastareaud is back...
Player Ratings: France v Wales
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing Wales' record breaking comeback we rated every starting player out of 10! 1. Jefferson Poirot - 6 Solid at scrum time and made 5 carries and 7 tackles. A good hour...
Combined XV: France v Wales
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance host Wales in the opening 2019 Six Nations fixture. Jacques Brunel has sprung a surprise selection in Romain Ntamack who ultimately replaces France's vice-captain Mathieu Bastareaud in the...
