France hang on after a thriller in Rome
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGrand Slam champions France got their Guinness Six Nations campaign off to a bonus-point-winning start with a 29-24 win over Italy but they were given an almighty scare along the way.Leading 19-6 midway...
Eight new faces in France squad
2 years 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...
France call up 15 extra players ahead of Bok Test
3 years 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...
Quotes, Reaction, Stats, and Highlights from Lyon's historic Challenge Cup triumph
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLyon secured a maiden European trophy beating RC Toulon 30-12 in the EPCR Challenge Cup final on Friday. A Challenge Cup record of 51,431 fans packed into...
Challenge Cup Final Teams: Cheslin Kolbe returns
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLyon and RC Toulon have named their teams ahead of Friday evening's EPCR Challenge Cup final in Marseille. Jordan Taufua will captain Lyon who have named an entirely...
Stats & Facts: Lyon v RC Toulon - Challenge Cup Final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of Friday evening's EPCR Challenge Cup final between Lyon and RC Toulon, here are some stats and facts ahead of the final. MATCH DETAILS LYON v RC TOULON - Friday,...
Road to Marseille: Lyon
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Lyon having reached their maiden European final by advancing to the EPCR Challenge Cup showpiece, we look back at how they secured their clash with RC Toulon at Stade Vélodrome in Marseille...
England playing role of party poopers in Paris as Ireland wait to pounce
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance require victory against England to land a Grand Slam, while Ireland host Scotland and Wales face Italy in this weekend's Six Nations. All eyes will be on the Stade de France...
Damian Penaud returns for Grand Slam decider against England
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDamian Penaud returns for France's final Six Nations match of 2022 against England on Saturday. France head coach Fabien Galthie has been forced into making just one change to his starting XV...
Antoine Dupont overcomes injury scare to play Wales
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont will captain France against Wales in the Six Nations on Friday after overcoming an injury scare in a training session on Monday. The French captain reportedly injured his...
