TOP14 Review: Plenty still to play for as Spring break arrives
3 weeks ago by James HarringtonJames Harrington examines the state of play in French rugby’s Top 14, after the 20th round of the season. Twenty rounds of the Top 14 season completed. Six to go, broken by the return of the Champions...
France call up Munster’s Irish-qualified centre
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster’s Irish-qualified centre Antoine Frisch has been called up to the France Six Nations squad. According to reports in the French media, Frisch is one of seven...
Good weekend for Bulls, Stormers and Sharks in Europe
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers produced impressive performances over the weekend for an encouraging double for the South African teams in the Investec Champions Cup, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks...
The 12-strong reserves list named by France
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance boss Fabien Galthie didn’t just name his official squad of 33 on Monday for the upcoming Rugby World Cup – he also named a 12-strong reserves list that will remain in camp...
Final chance to impress France head coach Fabien Galthie
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith head coach Fabien Galthie naming his 33-man squad next week, it is a last opportunity for the players to impress in the clash against Fiji this weekend. Emilien Gailleton is the big omission...
Scotland produce stirring second-half comeback to beat France at Murrayfield
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland overcame the loss of key duo Ben White and Zander Fagerson to stage a stirring second-half fightback and defeat France 25-21 in an exhilarating World Cup warm-up match at Murrayfield. Les Bleus,...
Scotland triumph in midfield battle vs France
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland pulled off an epic comeback of note at Murrayfield, to edge out France 25-21 in their second Rugby World Cup warm up fixture. The game was stellar battle between both midfields, as both sides...
France score a stunner to open their account against Scotland
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe two french youngster's on debut combine to help France to their opening try. Both Gailleton and Bielle-Biarrey start the counter attack deep inside their half and it is a stunner. Emilien...
Fabien Gatlhié names his side to face Scotland
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance coach Fabien Gatlhié has named his side to take on Scotland this weekend. Winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey, center Emilien Gailleton and third line Paul Boudehent will experience their...
Analyzing France’s World Cup training squad
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance will aim to lift the Webb Ellis Cup for the first time later this year – with Fabien Galthié announcing the 42 men selected to prepare for the World Cup. With Antoine Dupond leading...
