Mathieu Bastareaud back as France opt for power against England
7 years ago by The GuardianBastareaud is one of six changes made by Jacques BrunelDemba Bamba to start at tight-head in pack reshuffle Mathieu Bastareaud has returned to Les Bleus’ starting line-up as France opted for bulk and...
Six Nations: Bastareaud Returns for Le Crunch
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance Head coach Jacques Brunel has made a number of changes following his side's loss to Wales in the opening round of the Six Nations. France vice captain Mathieu Bastareaud is back...
Six Nations: Team Of The Week Round One
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Six Nations returned with a bang! Wales and France got things underway on Friday evening with Wales continuing their impressive run of victories that extended to 10 games. The win also saw Wales notch...
Player Ratings: France v Wales
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing Wales' record breaking comeback we rated every starting player out of 10! 1. Jefferson Poirot - 6 Solid at scrum time and made 5 carries and 7 tackles. A good hour...
Six Nations: France poised for changing of the guard
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance's Six Nations squad contains a wealth of young talent, with Romain Ntamack far from the only exciting prospect. Romain Ntamack's selection has caught the eye ahead of...
Jacques Brunel names 5 new faces in the Franch 6 Nations Squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRomain Ntamack is one of five new faces in France's 31-man squad for the upcoming Six Nations. The 19-year-old, who can play fly-half or centre, was a member of the Les Bleus squad that won the World...
France name 2019 Six Nations squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Brunel has confirmed his 31-man squad for the upcoming 6 Nations. The squad sees the selection of five uncapped players that include Romain Ntamack, another U20 World Championship...
Midi Olympique's Top 14 Team of the Year
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWell known biweekly French Rugby Newspaper Midi Olympique has announced their Top 14 team of 2018. Eleven of Midi Olympique's journalists have voted for the side that is widely represented...
Demba Bamba set for Test debut
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Brunel has made two changes to his starting line up that beat Argentina last week for their final November International. Benjamin Fall comes into the starting...
France name squad for November Internationals
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance Rugby Union have named their squad for the November Internationals. The squad sees the absence of Paul Willemse and Alivereti Raka, but Louis Picamoles and Camille Lopez have made their...
