'I haven't done anything wrong' - Ireland prop Porter defends Dupont challenge
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndrew Porter insists there was no malice in his challenge on Antoine Dupont, which resulted in the France skipper rupturing cruciate knee ligaments. Dupont was forced off after just 30 minutes at the...
France name team for final 6 Nations fixture
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrench coach Fabien Galthie has made two changes to the starting XV that will face Scotland in the final round of the 2025 6Nations. Maxime Lucu replaces Antoine Dupont at scrum,half, while Gaël Fickou,...
France skipper Dupont suffers ruptured cruciate knee ligament
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont confirmed he suffered ruptured cruciate knee ligaments during France's Six Nations victory over Ireland. Les Bleus' skipper was forced off after just 30 minutes at the Aviva Stadium, where...
France feel 'anger' after Dupont injury, says head coach Galthie
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthie said France felt "anger" after Antoine Dupont suffered a "serious" knee injury during their Six Nations victory over Ireland. Les Bleus took a huge step towards claiming their first...
Ireland 27-42 France: Bielle-Biarrey stars as Galthie's side close in on Six Nations crown
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance took a huge stride towards Six Nations glory, following a 42-27 victory over Ireland at the Aviva Stadium. Louis Bielle-Biarrey crossed twice, while Paul Boudehent, Oscar Jegou and Damian...
France Player Ratings
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance not only upset Ireland on home soil, they put on a display of superb attacking rugby as they deployed their 7/1 and used their fresh forwards to free up their deadly backline. Here are our player...
Fabien Galthié announces team for France's Round Four match against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe French XV coaching staff have named the French team for the potential championship-deciding clash against Ireland on Saturday 8th March, in Dublin. As expected, fly-half Romain Ntamack returns after...
Last 5 Games: France v Ireland (2022)
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLes Bleus were on a role, securing their third victory in a row over the Irish the following year, this time in a return fixture at home. France survived a spirited second-half comeback from the visitors...
Last 5 Games: France v Ireland (2021)
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance made it back to back six nations victories over Ireland the following year in 2021, as they flexed their Championship credentials with a hard fought 15-13 win over Ireland at the Aviva Stadium....
Last 5 Games: France v Ireland (2020)
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn their final fixture of the 2020 Championship, France beat Ireland 35-27 in a thrilling encounter that saw both teams looking to snatch the title. Both teams went into the match with a slim chance of...
