Predicted: France to roll out their big guns against Italy
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head into the 2022 Six Nations as favourites as they kick off their campaign at the Stade de France against Italy on Sunday. Earlier this week, Fabien Galthié welcomed the...
Adams ready to embrace 13 role, if need be
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales’ live-wire backline ace Josh Adams does not seem fazed about who his opposite number will be on Saturday when the men in red take on Ireland in Dublin. There is currently much...
Blast from the Past: Escande kicks Toulon to victory over Stade Francais (2016)
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEric Escande kicked 18 points as Toulon overcame Stade Francais 23-16 in a hard-fought Top 14 encounter at Stade Mayol. Toulon climbed to third in the Top 14 as Eric Escande kicked them to a 23-16...
Six Nations: 12 Things We Learned From The Captains
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2022 Guinness Six Nations is almost here, and the official launch provided plenty of intriguing nuggets from across the six teams as to how the Championship is shaping up. Head coaches and captains...
A World XV of players who COULD transfer to another test team this year
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a groundbreaking move, the World Rugby Council approved an amendment to the sport’s national team representation laws late last year. This amendment will now permit an international player...
Fabien Galthie provides an update on star halfback duo
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthie says Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack are "doing well" after testing positive for COVID-19 ahead of the Six Nations. Fabien Galthie provided an encouraging update on Antoine...
The 31 players who could make their test debut during the Six Nations
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2022 Six Nations kicks off next weekend, with the new year bringing new players who will look to make their mark on the test arena. Defending Champions Wales have included three uncapped...
Champions Cup Round 4: The English Fixtures
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe English contingent face some stiff opposition this weekend after a reasonably successful Round 3. Harlequins, Wasps, Leicester, Exeter and Bristol Bears came away with wins while the unfortunate trio...
Cardiff awarded a 28-0 win over Toulouse but the defending champions could still qualify for the knockout stages
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Rugby have been awarded a 28-0 win over Toulouse following a meeting of an independent Match Risk Assessment Committee. The EPCR has been advised that the Heineken Champions Cup,...
