Haouas replaces suspended Atonio for France, Watson back for Scotland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Fabien Galthie has selected Mohamed Haouas as the replacement for the suspended Uini Atonio for France's Six Nations clash with Scotland. Atonio was handed a three-week ban...
Six Nations: Five things we learned from Italy vs France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly and France played out a classic in Rome, and while the Grand Slam champions came away with five points, the Azzurri may be more positive heading into round two of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations. In...
PREVIEW: Italy vs France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo of the northern hemisphere's in-form teams will collide when France play Italy at Stadio Olimpico to bring the opening weekend of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations to a close. Les Bleus won every...
2023 EPCR Player of the Year award – nominees announced
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing another series of impressive performances during the Champions Cup pool stage, the current EPCR Player of the Year, Leinster Rugby’s Josh van der Flier, is again a contender for one of...
Eight new faces in France squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthié has called on eight uncapped players in his France squad as they look to defend the Guinness Six Nations title they won in such style a year ago. Les Bleus claimed a first...
Champions Cup: In Focus: Stade Toulousain
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOur preview series of Heineken Champions Cup Pool B sides concludes as we take a look at Stade Toulousain, five-time winners of the competition. Heineken Champions Cup record Toulouse lifted...
France call up 15 extra players ahead of Bok Test
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have called up 15 extra players ahead of their Test against South Africa, including a replacement for injured lock Killian Geraci. Geraci was a late withdrawal from France’s 30-29...
Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTest rugby was back in full swing this weekend, with the best of the South taking on the best of the North. A fascinating weekend of rugby kicked off with Scotland taking on...
France 30-29 Australia: Penaud late show ensures new Les Bleus record in enthralling Test
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDamian Penaud's fantastic late score helped France to a record-breaking 11th straight Test victory in an exhilarating 30-29 win over Australia at the Stade de France on Saturday. Playing their...
Changed Wallaby squad gear up for battle with les Bleus
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter the narrowest of victories over Scotland last weekend, the Wallabies will face an altogether different challenge on Saturday when they square off against the mighty Les Bleus at Stade de France. Through...
