Temo Matiu set for debut as France name their team to face England
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe French coaching staff have announced the lineup for the French XV that will face England. There are a few changes, including Joshua Brennan's first appearance in the 2026 Six Nations Championship and...
How the teams used their bench in Round 4 of the Six Nations
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe results this weekend have blown the Six Nations wide open with France, Scotland and Ireland all now in the running to win the title while Italy, England and Wales are out of the running. The two big...
France opt for continuity ahead of Six Nations clash in Wales
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have opted for continuity for their second-round Six Nations match in Wales, keeping the core of the starting XV that faced Ireland in their opener. Very few changes have been, with a few adjustments...
France v Ireland | Key Moments
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEarly errors from Ireland set the tone, and even 30 minutes into the match they struggled to get going. A lack of possession played its part, but when Ireland did have the ball, mistakes followed. The...
Fabien Galthie drops Damian Penaud and other big names
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthie has named his squad for the 2026 Six Nations and has dropped Damian Penaud, Gregory Alldritt and Gael Fickou from the side. There are 42 players in total as they prepare to face Ireland...
Toulouse title hopes in jeopardy Capuozzo season-ending injury
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDynamic Italian back Ange Capuozzo on Tuesday was ruled out for the rest of the season due to a broken left fibula dealing another serious blow to Toulouse's hopes of retaining their Top 14 title. The...
No medical evidence to outlaw 7-1 split
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby insists there is no medical evidence that 7-1 bench splits will lead to more injuries and the governing body has no plans to outlaw the tactic as a result. France deployed a bench of seven...
France Player Ratings v Scotland
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Saturday, France triumphed over Scotland 35-16 in Paris, securing the Six Nations title with flair. Let’s have a look at the champions player ratings. Jean-Baptiste Gros –...
France 35-16 Scotland: Six Nations title sealed in Paris romp
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance defeated Scotland 35-16 in Paris to claim the Six Nations title in style on Saturday. Les Bleus went into the contest knowing victory would be enough to secure the championship for the second...
France Player Ratings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance not only upset Ireland on home soil, they put on a display of superb attacking rugby as they deployed their 7/1 and used their fresh forwards to free up their deadly backline. Here are our player...