How France Could Line Up Against England
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthie will have to make a few changes to his side that beat Ireland in round two of the Six Nations. Due to a covid outbreak in the French camp, the clash against Scotland in round three...
On This Day in 2018, Last-gasp Sexton drop-goal stuns France
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn this day in 2018, there was late drama in Paris as Jonathan Sexton nailed a late drop-goal to hand Ireland a famous opening-round Six Nations win over France. Jonathan Sexton spoiled Jacques...
Is the return of Parra and Lopez on the cards? Who France could turn to for the Autumn Nations Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthie will be forced to test France's depth over the Autumn Nations Cup this year after an agreement between the French national team and the TOP14 clubs that players could only play two...
Weekly Round Up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJefferson Poirot Quits Test Rugby At The Age Of 27: The France prop has retired from duty with Les Bleus and stressed his decision was "not a whim" but had been carefully considered....
France Loosehead Prop Jefferson Poirot Quits Test Rugby At The Age Of 27
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJefferson Poirot was a star of the France front row, but the prop plans to dedicate himself to winning club rugby honours and fatherhood. Jefferson Poirot quit international rugby at...
Six Nations Team Of Round Four
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA shortened round of action following the postponement of Ireland's encounter with Italy but the remaining four teams did not disappoint producing two entertaining fixtures this weekend. Fourteen-man...
Thomas dropped as Penaud returns for France
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthie has made one enforced and one tactical switch to his starting XV to face Scotland on Sunday in round 4 of the Six Nations. Scotland go in search of another Murrayfield triumph over...
France and Italy both make one change for Paris clash
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArthur Vincent and Jayden Hayward come into the France and Italy starting line-ups respectively for the match in Paris. France and Italy both make just one change to their starting...
France Player Ratings v Wales
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance were downed 20-19 by Wales in the third Rugby World Cup quarter-final. Wales made France pay the ultimate price for Vahaamahina's red card. Here is how we rated the French: 1. Jefferson...
Captain Guirado returns to Les Bleus line-up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Guilhem Guirado has been recalled to the starting XV for France's Rugby World Cup quarter-final with Wales, despite rumours of a bust-up with coach Jacques Brunel. Hooker Guirado did not...
