New Zealand's Jordie Barrett doubt for World Cup opener
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand centre Jordie Barrett is a fitness doubt for the opening match of the 2023 Rugby World Cup against hosts France on Friday. Assistant coach Scott McLeod told New Zealand media that Barrett...
Cyril Baille ruled out for five to six weeks
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHot on the heels of Romain Ntamack's injury update, France have also confirmed that prop Cyril Baille has been ruled out for 5-6 weeks following an injury. “For Cyril Baille, who...
Preview: France v Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe last time Warren Gatland and Shaun Edwards were both involved in a Guinness Six Nations encounter, Wales were clinching the Grand Slam against Ireland. Fast-forward four years and the two will be...
Preview: England v France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLe Crunch has rarely been so tasty, as England and France battle to keep their Guinness Six Nations title hopes alive at Twickenham on Saturday. The losers will be out of contention, while the winners...
Haouas replaces suspended Atonio for France, Watson back for Scotland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Fabien Galthie has selected Mohamed Haouas as the replacement for the suspended Uini Atonio for France's Six Nations clash with Scotland. Atonio was handed a three-week ban...
France hang on after a thriller in Rome
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGrand Slam champions France got their Guinness Six Nations campaign off to a bonus-point-winning start with a 29-24 win over Italy but they were given an almighty scare along the way.Leading 19-6 midway...
PREVIEW: Italy vs France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo of the northern hemisphere's in-form teams will collide when France play Italy at Stadio Olimpico to bring the opening weekend of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations to a close. Les Bleus won every...
Eight new faces in France squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthié has called on eight uncapped players in his France squad as they look to defend the Guinness Six Nations title they won in such style a year ago. Les Bleus claimed a first...
Sale well beaten by ruthless Toulouse
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks were beaten 45-19 at a rampaging Stade Toulousain side in Round 2 of the Heineken Champions Cup on Sunday. Antoine Dupont (2), Thibaud Flament, Cyril Baille, Lucas Tauzin and...
Champions Cup: In Focus: Stade Toulousain
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOur preview series of Heineken Champions Cup Pool B sides concludes as we take a look at Stade Toulousain, five-time winners of the competition. Heineken Champions Cup record Toulouse lifted...
