A NEW ERA: Fabien Galthie includes 19 uncapped players in his 42-man France squad as well as a new captain
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew French head coach Fabien Galthie has named his first France squad that will compete in the 2020 Six Nations having taken over from Jacques Brunel following the Rugby World Cup. Brunel's...
Reader's Fullback of the Year
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the year draws to a close we take a look back at the year that was and have nominated four players from each position for your team of the year. We have included players based on their club...
Can Toulouse claim a fifth Champions Cup title season?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was the turn of the new century that saw Toulouse become a European giant with the French club reaching the European Champions Cup final five times in the space of seven years, winning three. Yet almost...
Top Performers: Toulouse vs Connacht
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 2 of Champions Cup rugby brought two rugby giants in Toulouse and Connacht. Toulouse, with home ground advantage managed dominant their Irish opposition today in a game that started off...
The curious case of Thomas Ramos after he returned home 'injured', then played 80 minutes in Toulouse win
6 years ago by rugbydump.comIt is perhaps the mystery of this year's Rugby World Cup. One minute, France's back-up full-back Thomas Ramos was in the squad, the next, he is on the plane back home after being ruled out with an ankle...
Seventh heaven for Lyon, Toulouse defeat Castres
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLyon racked up an impressive seventh win from as many Top 14 matches this season and champions Toulouse earned a timely win against Castres. Jean-Marc Doussain impressed with the boot,...
Toulouse trio Antoine Dupont, Romain Ntamack and Thomas Ramos
6 years ago by Rugby WorldCould Toulouse’s new generation transform the fortunes of France? Gavin Mortimer talks to a triple threat of playersLeap year: Antoine Dupont, Romain Ntamack and Thomas Ramos (Patrick Derewiany)Could...
Brunel backs Ntamack over Lopez for RWC opener
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance coach Jacques Brunel has announced his team for the Pool C match against Argentina in Tokyo Stadium on Saturday, 21 September. The French head coach has backed the Toulouse...
Tuesday Morning Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance Name Rugby World Cup Squad View this post on Instagram France have confirmed their 31-man squad for the #RWC2019 🇫🇷 Thoughts?🤔 A...
France Name Rugby World Cup Squad
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Brunel has confirmed France's 31-man Rugby World Cup squad. Back rower Louis Picamoles will participate in his third World Cup having featured in 2011, 2015 and will retire from...
