RWC Preview: Wales vs France
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland is happy for Wales to fly under the radar at the Rugby World Cup, even if they are strong favourites to see off France and reach the semi-finals. Australia coach Michael Cheika...
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...
Rugby World Cup 2019: France 23-21 Tonga
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance booked their place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals but made hard work of beating Tonga 23-21 in Kumamoto. Jacques Brunel's men looked set to triumph with ease on...
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...
Latest World Rankings: Wales end New Zealand's run as the highest ranked test side
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing their victory over England this past weekend, Wales have climbed to number one in the World Rugby Rankings for the first time since the rankings were introduced in October 2003. Wales...
Les Bleus scythe through sorry Scots
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMaxime Medard claimed a brace of tries as France ran riot against Scotland in Nice as part of their Rugby World Cup preparations. France stormed to a dominant 32-3 victory against an...
France to unleash Alivereti Raka on Scotland with three other uncapped players in the 23
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Brunel has named his side to face Scotland this weekend with star Clermont winger Alivereti Raka set to make his test debut on the left wing. The side will be led by Jefferson Poirot...
Jacques Brunel comments on Mathieu Bastareaud's omission
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance will head to the 2019 Rugby World Cup without Mathieu Bastareaud after their Six Nations vice-captain was left out of a 31-man squad. Mathieu Bastareaud has been left out of France's...
