JAPAN v FRANCE: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan host France in Aichi on Saturday in what is just the fourth official meeting between the two sides since 1973. The sides have met on 10 occasions, although France did not award...
Ranked: The Heaviest Test Packs This July
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe test season is back, and with all the squads locked in for July, we check the scales and see which team could field the heaviest pack. Taking the weights listed...
Charles Ollivon to captain France against Japan, Ntamack and Dupont rested
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCharles Ollivon will take over the captain's armband for France's two-test series against Japan in July. France head coach Fabien Galthie has named a 42-man squad to travel to Japan...
George Kruis slots cheeky back-heeled conversion against England
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA French-inspired Barbarians drubbed England with a seven-try showing at Twickenham to win 52-21 despite the dismissal of Will Skelton. Playing in his final professional game as...
Barbarians thump England at Twickenham despite Skelton red
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Barbarians secured a huge victory over England at Twickenham despite playing with 14 men for over half of Sunday's match. A French-inspired Barbarians drubbed England with a seven-try showing...
Charles Ollivon to lead BaaBaas against England
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthie has named French back-rower Charles Ollivon to captain the Barbarians when they tackle England on 19 June at Twickenham. Ollivon has been out of international action with...
Quotes, Reaction, Stats, and Highlights from Lyon's historic Challenge Cup triumph
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLyon secured a maiden European trophy beating RC Toulon 30-12 in the EPCR Challenge Cup final on Friday. A Challenge Cup record of 51,431 fans packed into...
Challenge Cup decider: Toulon and Lyon ready to lock horns
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Challenge Cup is set to culminate in an all-French affair as Lyon host Toulon at Stade Velodrome on Friday evening. It will be Lyon’s first involvement in a European final in the...
Challenge Cup Final Teams: Cheslin Kolbe returns
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLyon and RC Toulon have named their teams ahead of Friday evening's EPCR Challenge Cup final in Marseille. Jordan Taufua will captain Lyon who have named an entirely...
Stats & Facts: Lyon v RC Toulon - Challenge Cup Final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of Friday evening's EPCR Challenge Cup final between Lyon and RC Toulon, here are some stats and facts ahead of the final. MATCH DETAILS LYON v RC TOULON - Friday,...
