HIGHLIGHTS: RC Toulon v La Rochelle
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle comfortably beat Toulon away from home. An impressive 80 minute performance saw La Rochelle not only attack with speed and skill but a brilliant defensive display kept Toulon...
The weekend's French domestic action: Round 22
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs Round 22 of the Top 14 approaches, spots 1 to 4 of the overall stands are occupied by Toulouse, La Rochelle, Racing 92 and Clermont respectively. This weekend, Toulouse will host Pau at Stade...
Ronan O'Gara questions O'Mahony red card
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle head coach and legendary Ireland flyhalf Ronan O’Gara has said he believes Ireland would have beaten Wales by ten points had they not been forced to play most of the game with 14 men. Ireland...
Werner Kruger calls time on 16-year career
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets prop Werner Kruger will retire from the game at the current season’s conclusion. The South African boasts four Springbok caps and 122 for the Welsh club, having joined them five...
Racing 92's Francois Trinh-Duc empathises with Montpellier
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRacing 92 fly-half Francois Trinh-Duc experienced a bitter-sweet moment on Friday evening as his current side put his former side, Montpellier, to the sword, 24-22, thus materialising the latter’s...
How France Could Line Up In Their Six Nations' Opener
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthie's men kick their Six Nations campaign off against Italy on 6 February at the Stade Olimpico. France captured the attention of all following the competition last year, as Galthie...
Report: Lyon target Hanrahan after failed Marcus Smith bid
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTop 14 club Lyon have turned their attentions to the PRO14 as they continue their search for a flyhalf ahead of next season following a failed bid to lure Marcus Smith to the club. Lyon currently...
Six Nations: France Release Eight Players To Their Clubs
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Fabien Galthie has trimmed his squad ahead of the weekend's Top 14 action. As part of the performance partnership between the FFR and the LNR, the national team's boss is required...
Gregory Alldritt could still feature in France's 6 Nations opener
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance loose forward Gregory Alldritt could still feature for Les Bleus in their opening Six Nations match against Italy. A key member of the France squad since making his debut during the...
TOP 14 HIGHLIGHTS: La Rochelle Vs Bayonne
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was La Rochelle who dominated from start to finish, as was expected. The hosts started the points-scoring off a little later than maybe they would've liked and didn't seem to be scoring high for much...
