France lock Paul Willemse suspended after red card for 'eye area contact'
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance will be without lock Paul Willemse as they face Scotland in the Six Nations decider on Friday. The second-rower has been banned for just two games after appearing before a disciplinary...
England to conduct 'brutally honest' Six Nations review but won't rush decision on Jones future
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones will be given time to provide his assessment of the Six Nations as England consider possible changes before the 2023 World Cup. England will conduct a "brutally honest" internal...
Galthie accuses Wales players over Willemse red as Fickou targets Scots
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance were hindered by Paul Willemse's red against Wales, an incident Fabien Galthie discussed at length after a dramatic Six Nations win. France coach Fabien Galthie accused Wales'...
Ibanez hails France belief after last-gasp win over Wales
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance scored two late tries to deny Wales the Grand Slam and keep their hopes of winning the Six Nations alive in Paris. Raphael Ibanez paid tribute to France's unbreakable belief after...
Wales pay the penalty as France dash Grand Slam hopes at the death
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt seemed Wales were certain to win a Six Nations Grand Slam, but France – and Brice Dulin in particular – had other ideas. So near and yet so far for Wales, who...
Maitland and Jonny Gray miss out on selection for French clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland head coach Gregor Townsend has left out winger Sean Maitland and second-row Jonny Gray for Scotland’s postponed Round 3 clash with France on Friday. Because the fixture falls outside...
Latest World Rankings: Les Bleus get World Rugby Men’s Ranking bonus
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a thrilling end to round five of the Six Nations 2021, France are still in contention for a first Championship title since 2010. Saturday’s dramatic 32-30 win...
Quins Captain Lewies signs new long-term deal
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins have announced that Club Captain Stephan Lewies has signed a new long-term contract. Lewies was handed the Captain’s armband last November ahead of the 2020/21 campaign. The...
Sir Clive Woodward picks his Lions XV
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England and British & Irish Lions head coach Sir Clive Woodward has penned what is in his opinion the best Lions side to tackle the mighty Springboks later this year. After winning...
Jones, Pivac & Galthie on France's victory over Wales
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith one hand on the trophy, Alun Wyn Jones led the Welsh out onto the pitch in Paris with the hopes of cementing the 2021 Six Nations in their name, but it wasn’t to be. The visitors were...
