CVC's Six Nations deal approved by French Board
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe French Rugby Federation (FFR) announced on Saturday that its has approved a private equity firm's investment in the Six Nations. CVC Capital Partners will take a 14.3% stake in the annual...
The Breakdown | René Crabos, the Napoleon of rugby, pioneered France's enduring flair
5 years ago by The GuardianCentre won only 17 caps but was the architect of the attacking style that came to symbolise Les Bleus after the first world warGabriel Ibitoye, who last summer joined Agen from Harlequins, was asked recently...
Kyle Sinckler out of Six Nations opener after ban for foul-mouthed tirade
5 years ago by The GuardianEngland prop will miss Scotland clash after two-week banSinckler cited for incident in Bristol’s weekend victoryKyle Sinckler will miss England’s opening Six Nations match against Scotland after receiving...
Six Nations unions set for a much-needed cash boost
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Six Nations is set for a much-needed cash boost with the sale of 14.5 per cent of their commercial rights for £365million to CVC Capital partners to be completed later this month. According...
France will play opening Six Nations game but others to depend on Covid
5 years ago by The GuardianFrance will travel to Rome for tournament opener on 6 FebruaryFrench government says Ireland and England games in doubtThe Six Nations will be able to start on time but whether it is played to a finish...
France Govt demands safety guarantees from England, Ireland
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyFrance's government is demanding reassurances on safety from England and Ireland before allowing its national side to visit those countries during the Six Nations.
Galthie names 37-man squad for 2021 Six Nations
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance has named a 37-man squad which sees Racing 92 winger Taofifenua being rewarded for his eight tries in 11 matches this season while centre Delbouis, 21, has also been selected ahead of Les Bleus’...
Champions and Challenge Cups suspended
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the announcement that the French Top14 teams have withdrawn from Rounds 3 and 4 of the Champions Cup due to Covid-19 concerns, the EPCR has seen fit the suspend the tournament in its entirety,...
French teams to pull out of Rounds 3 & 4 of Champions Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the French government’s advice that the Top14 teams do not participate in the Champions/Challenge Cup fixtures this weekend, it has been officially decided that cross-border matches will...
Team of the week
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyWe put together a stand-out XV of the eye-catching performers from the latest domestic matches in the UK, Ireland and France...
