Sipili Falatea rugby player
Sipili Falatea rugby player

Sipili Falatea

23rd Jun 1997 1.84m/114kg Tighthead Prop

Champions Cup TOTW Round 1

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The opening round of the 2023/24 Champions Cup saw a number of great games, from dominant away wins, to incredible comebacks and more. We have put together a team of the week from the weekends action.   1...

Quarter-Final Preview: France v South Africa

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The last of the quarter-finals. One semi-final place up for grabs. The hosts  - second in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini - against the defending champions and...

Match Preview: Uruguay ready to get World Cup underway vs hosts

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

One of four teams that sat out last weekend’s first block of games, Uruguay enter the Rugby World Cup chat on Thursday as they face hosts France in Lille in Pool A. Even with a starting XV featuring...

Jelonch captains France after seven-month lay-off - Galthié names team to play Uruguay

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

France head coach Fabien Galthié names his match-day 23 to face Uruguay, with Anthony Jelonch returning from a knee injury sustained in late February to captain Les Bleus as their number eight in...

Fabien Galtie names four uncapped plays in his RWC2023 Training squad

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Brice Dulin and Baptiste Serin back in contention as they are named in France's 42 Training Squad ahead of the World Cup. Galtie has named four uncapped players in the group with Paul Boudehent, Thomas...

Preview: France v Wales

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The last time Warren Gatland and Shaun Edwards were both involved in a Guinness Six Nations encounter, Wales were clinching the Grand Slam against Ireland. Fast-forward four years and the two will be...

Preview: England v France

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Le Crunch has rarely been so tasty, as England and France battle to keep their Guinness Six Nations title hopes alive at Twickenham on Saturday. The losers will be out of contention, while the winners...

Haouas replaces suspended Atonio for France, Watson back for Scotland

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

France 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...

Eight new faces in France squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fabien 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...

Match Preview: Sharks look to continue impressive start

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sharks are seeking third successive win in their debut Heineken Champions Cup campaign when they welcome Union Bordeaux-Bègles to Durban on Saturday.   The South African side have already...