Tough assignment for Lyon in first European final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLyon will need to overcome RC Toulon for the first time in the EPCR Challenge Cup if they are to triumph in Friday’s final at Stade Vélodrome. Lyon, who have reached a European...
Road to Marseille: RC Toulon
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs three-time runners-up RC Toulon bid to make it fourth-time lucky in the EPCR Challenge Cup final, we look back at how they set up their showdown with Lyon at Stade Vélodrome in Marseille on...
Ollivon demands Toulon focus
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRC Toulon captain Charles Ollivon urged his side to keep focused as they target EPCR Challenge Cup glory. Toulon will play fellow TOP 14 side Lyon in the final after defeating Saracens 25-16...
Antoine Dupont named 2022 Six Nations Player of the Championship
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont has been crowned the 2022 Guinness Six Nations Player of the Championship after leading France to the Grand Slam. The scrum-half became the first Frenchman...
On this day in 2021: 'Six Nations 2021: Ireland hurting physically and mentally after France loss - Farrell'
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWounded Ireland suffered their first home defeat to France for a decade on the back of their loss to Wales in Cardiff. Andy Farrell said Ireland are "hurting" physically and mentally after they...
France Team Named To Face Italy
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont will lead France in their opening Six Nations match against Italy on Sunday at the Stade de France. The 2021 World Rugby Player of the Year returned from injury and COVID in the...
Blast from the Past: "Fired-up France were fuelled by Jones comments - Alldritt" (2019)
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMan-of-the-match Gregory Alldritt said France were determined to show Eddie Jones they have fighting spirit in Paris. Gregory Alldritt says a warning from Eddie Jones added fuel to French fires...
Predicted: France to roll out their big guns against Italy
3 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...
Autumn Nations Team of the Week
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe final weekend of test rugby in 2021 has come and gone. A thrilling weekend of action kicked off with an entertaining clash at Murrayfield, with Scotland beating Japan 29-20. At the...
How Toulon could line up with Cheslin Kolbe
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheslin Kolbe is reportedly on his way to Toulon ahead of the 2021/22 season after a successful trophy-laden four-year stint at Toulouse. After securing a Top 14 and Champions Cup double with...
