Six Nations: France change two for Irish Test
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Fabien Galthie has made two changes to his starting XV to face Ireland on Saturday at the Stade de France (KO: 16:45 UK). Francois Cros has replaced Dylan Cretin in the starting...
How Ireland could line up against France
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a comprehensive victory over Wales in round one of the Six Nations, Ireland head to France in what could prove to be a Championship deciding encounter. Ireland have now won...
France Team Named To Face Italy
4 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...
Champions Cup Team of the Week
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother thrilling weekend of Champions Cup Rugby has come and gone with several teams booking their place in the round of 16. Harlequins were the first to book their place in the playoffs beating...
Leicester top Bordeaux with late Ford penalty
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA 77th minute penalty from Leicester Tigers fly-half George Ford was ultimately the deciding factor as the two-time Heineken Champions Cup winners left the South of France with a 16-13 win over Union...
TOP 14 Round One Wrap Up And Team Of The Week
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opening weekend of the TOP 14 did not disappoint with Biarritz kicking the new season off with a shock 27-15 victory over Bordeaux. We take a look at the opening weekend's game and pick our...
Ntamack and Jalibert clash in Top 14 semi-final
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse and Bordeaux clash in the second Top 14 semi-final on Saturday with the clash between Romain Ntamack and Matthieu Jalibert headlining the encounter. The two French pivots go head to head...
Matthieu Jalibert's clutch long range penalty sends Bordeaux into the semi-finals
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA match that some may claim to be one for the purists but in truth, it was far from pretty or entertaining but Bordeaux are into the Champions Cup semi-finals beating Racing 92 24-21. Flyhalf...
Eight mouth-watering head to heads in the Champions Cup quarter-finals this weekend
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJust eight teams remain in the Champions Cup as they take the field this weekend to narrow that number to just four. We have picked out eight of the best head to heads to keep an eye on...
How France Could Line Up Against Scotland
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have been hit hard by a COVID-19 outbreak which has led to 10 players being ruled out of the clash against Scotland this weekend. The two biggest absentees are captain Charles...
