Eddie Jones confirms 25-man squad for France
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Eddie Jones has confirmed his 25-man squad for 2020 Six Nations match against France. Luke Cowan-Dickie, who returned to England for family reasons on Tuesday...
France name uncapped Bouthier and Haouas for Six Nations opener
6 years ago by The Guardian• Team to face England has average of less than 15 caps per player• Les Bleus dangerman expected to be outside centre VakatawaUncapped Anthony Bouthier and Mohamed Haouas will start France’s Six...
2 uncapped players in France starting lineup for England
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have named their team to go against England for their opening match of the 2020 Six Nations. Mohamed Haouas starts at tighthead prop, while his Montpellier colleague Anthony Bouthier gets...
Moody Bleu! Can enigmatic Fabien Galthie restore glory to France?
6 years ago by Rugby WorldGavin Mortimer assess the strengths and weaknesses of the new France coach’s approachTop job: Fabien Galthie took over as France head coach post-RWC 2019 (Getty Images)Gavin Mortimer assess the strengths...
The Breakdown | Six Nations 2020: team-by-team guide
6 years ago by The GuardianEngland may be the pre-tournament favourites, but France in Paris is a tricky first hurdle for Eddie Jones’s sideEngland’s World Cup seemed to be judged on the no-show in the final against South Africa,...
Rugby Rant: Women’s Six Nations schedule is ridiculous
6 years ago by Rugby WorldFixture clashes in the women’s championship have angered John Birch, of scrumqueens.comHigh drama: Lydia Thompson scores a late match-winning try for England against France (Getty Images)Fixture clashes...
England lose Cowan-Dickie ahead of Six Nations opener against France
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland boss Eddie Jones is set to be without Luke Cowan-Dickie for the opening weekend of the new Six Nations campaign. England have been forced into a late change of plan for Sunday's...
Luke Cowan-Dickie may miss England’s Six Nations opener against France
6 years ago by The Guardian• Hooker returning home from Algarve base for family reasons• Cowan-Dickie second choice hooker behind Jamie GeorgeLuke Cowan-Dickie could miss England’s Six Nations opener against France on Sunday...
Japan star set to be a trailblazer in France as huge signing excites fans
6 years ago by Rugby DumpAfter Clermont Auvergne announced the signing of Japan star Kotaro Matsushima, it is hoped that this could be the first of many players to make a move from Japan to France.
Rankings race kicks off ahead of Rugby World Cup 2023 Pool Draw
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby and the France 2023 Organising Committee have confirmed that the Rugby World Cup 2023 Pool Draw will take place in Paris after the November 2020 international window. France...
