France stay on course for grand slam with bonus-point win over Italy
6 years ago by The Guardian• France 35-22 Italy• France run in five tries to go top of Six Nations tableFrance moved top of the Six Nations standings as they claimed a bonus point in an otherwise unimpressive 35-22 defeat of...
France and Italy both make one change for Paris clash
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArthur Vincent and Jayden Hayward come into the France and Italy starting line-ups respectively for the match in Paris. France and Italy both make just one change to their starting...
A NEW ERA: Fabien Galthie includes 19 uncapped players in his 42-man France squad as well as a new captain
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew French head coach Fabien Galthie has named his first France squad that will compete in the 2020 Six Nations having taken over from Jacques Brunel following the Rugby World Cup. Brunel's...
Rhys Webb released from Toulon contract
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wales scrum-half has been released from his Toulon contract a year earlier than planned and will move back to Wales at the end of the current season, Toulon confirmed on Monday. Toulon...
Rhys Webb set to leave Toulon at the end of the season - report
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRhys Webb is set to leave Toulon at the end of this season, according to reports in France. The Wales and Lion scrum-half is under contract with the three-times European champions until...
Captain Guirado returns to Les Bleus line-up
7 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
7 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...
RWC Preview: France v Tonga
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance fly-half Romain Ntamack insists he and his team-mates have no interest in discussing one of the biggest humiliations in the national team's history ahead of Sunday's Rugby World Cup showdown against...
Jalibert makes a late claim for a test recall
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyYoung France fly-half Matthieu Jalibert scored 19 points as Union Bordeaux-Begles beat Toulon 34-12 in the French Top 14 on Saturday as England centre Ben Te'o made his debut for the visitors. Jalibert...
Brunel still unsure of final France squad for Rugby World Cup
7 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...
