France announce Six Nations side for clash against Italy
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. EDDY BEN AROUS – Racing 922- GUILHEM GUIRADO – RC Toulon – (Captain)3- RABAH SLIMANI – Stade Français Paris4- PAUL JEDRASIAK – ASM Clermont Auvergne5- YOANN MAESTRI – Stade Toulousain6-...
Ulster vs Saracens: Preview
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster vs Toulouse On a weekend that gives us some of the best match ups in European rugby, Ulster vs Toulouse may just be the match of the round. Two teams with real European pedigree, both Toulouse...
Round 2: Team of the weekend
1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Nick AuteracStood out as Bath dominated Leinster in the scrum. Form like this only helping his chances for an England call up.2. Ashley JohnsonCame of the bench early but was important for Wasps in...
When will Gael Fickou’s talent be appreciated by France?
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldHe's long been earmarked as the next big thing in the French midfield, so when will Gael Fickou break through to become a bonafide Test star?Hot-stepper: Gael Fickou is a prodigiously talented centre....
France claim second successive Pool D win with victory over Romania
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpFrance overcame a first half scare to beat Romania 38-11 at the Olympic Stadium, picking up a try scoring bonus point and their second Pool D win in succession. Les Bleus featured 13 changes after beating...
Preview: France vs Romania
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance take on Romania this evening in what they will feel should be a facile win. Phillipe Saint-Andre has made a massive thirteen changes to the side that took on Italy in the tournament opener, with...
Who should be France’s centre pairing?
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldThere's plenty of debate over France's midfield selection for the World CupFrench flair: Gael Fickou impressed against England. Photo: Getty ImagesThere's plenty of debate over France's midfield...
Fickou eyeing World Cup return
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsAfter being ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury, France centre Gael Fickou admits his attention is already turning to September's World Cup.
Noves optimistic about Fickou
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Toulouse General Manager Guy Noves expressed his optimism that centre Gael Fickou will be fit in time for the World Cup, despite being ruled out for over two months with a knee injury. Noves said the...
Noves optimistic Fickou's prospects
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Toulouse General Manager Guy Noves expressed his optimism that centre Gael Fickou will be fit in time for the World Cup, despite being ruled out for over two months with a knee injury. Noves said the...
