Galthie dreaming of Grand Slam but braced for huge England battle
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance once again showed they are no longer just about flair as they dug in to beat Wales and make it four wins out of four. Fabien Galthie says France are in the "dream scenario" as they stand...
Biggar says Wales 'paid the price' as France keep Grand Slam dream alive
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Biggar booted Wales' points as they lost out 13-9 in a tense Six Nations tussle in Cardiff, with France now one win from a Grand Slam. Dan Biggar said Wales paid a high price for falling...
Willemse and Ibanez salute France's gutsy Six Nations win in Wales
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance second-rower Paul Willemse and team manager Raphael Ibanez were relieved after a low-scoring 13-9 Six Nations triumph in Wales. France lock Paul Willemse said the 13-9 win at...
Grand Slam still on as Les Bleus fend off defending champions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnthony Jelonch grabbed the only try as France edged a tense tussle in Cardiff against last season's Six Nations champions Wales. France will go for Grand Slam glory next week after resisting...
England lock Itoje expected to be fit to face Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKey man Maro Itoje has been struggling with illness this week but he is set to face Ireland at Twickenham. England are "really optimistic" Maro Itoje will be fit for Saturday's Six Nations showdown...
CONFRIMED: Cheika named Argentina's new head coach
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina have confirmed that Michael Cheika will assume responsibility as head coach of the team until the end of the Rugby World Cup 2023. ¡Bienvenido, Michael! Cheika estuvo...
Six Nations: The Breakdown – Galthie's France two steps from Grand Slam glory as England eye Paris decider
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance are rolling towards a possible Grand Slam as they arrive in Cardiff for game four in their Six Nations mission, but Fabien Galthie's team must not switch off now. The championship...
Twickenham set for thunderous Anglo-Irish battle
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby fans across the board will be relishing the prospect of a titanic clash decorated with tradition when Ireland meet England at Twickenham on Saturday. Eddie Jones’ charges held...
Richard Cockerill tests positive for Covid
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland coach Richard Cockerill has tested positive for COVID. He returned a positive lateral flow test early on Friday morning and immediately went into isolation. A positive PCR result confirmed...
Jones questions Ireland's ability to stand up to England's physicality
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has been busy in the press this week, first talking up Ireland as favourites and then suggesting that Andy Farrell’s men would be chased all over the park at Twickenham. Jones’...
