5 players that impressed on game day 4
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyDavid PocockThe returning back rower was played out of position at number 8, but that didn’t stop him having a huge impact on Australia's match against Fiji. The Brumbies man was a constant presence...
Rugby World Cup 2015: France coach Philippe Saint-Andre to make 13 changes ahead of Romania clash
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSaint-Andre has also defended his decision to replace the injured Yoann Huget with the uncapped Castres winger Remy Grosso
Injury blows for France and Italy overshadow forgettable encounter
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentA rather drab game, which France won so comfortably that they really should have secured a bonus point, was overshadowed by two tournament-ending injuries, with French wing Yoann Huget damaging cruciate...
France left reeling after Yoann Huget ruled out for rest of Rugby World Cup
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Huget suffered cruciate injury during 32-10 win over Italy• Castres’ wing Rémy Grosso called up as replacementAfter the euphoric scenes in Brighton there was only one way to go. Not that this...
Huget blow mars France's victory
1 decade ago by The TelegraphFrance 32-10 Italy: A serious injury to Yoann Huget overshadowed France's tournament opener against Italy at Twickenham
Huget to miss remainder of RWC
1 decade agoFrance wing Yoann Huget has been ruled out of the World Cup after injuring his knee in the 32-10 win against Italy on Saturday.Huget, 28, who is capped 41 times, damaged cruciate ligaments in...
France are up and running with Louis Picamoles a wolfish presence | Eddie Butler
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe unfailingly Gallic No8 showed a spirit of hostility against Italy in France’s opener and will be a wonderfully brooding figure at this Rugby World CupFrance are up and running. Well, most of them....
Huget hoping France can upset the establishment
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsYoann Huget is not getting carried away by France's impressive performance against England but the winger is hoping they have once again saved their best rugby for the World Cup.
World Cup watch: France is back in love with rugby
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldSealed with a kiss: Yoann Huget celebrates scoring a try against EnglandSomething is stirring in France, and the rest of the rugby world should take note. The cockerel may not yet …Continue reading...
'France switched off' - Huget
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance winger Yoann Huget admitted that the team relaxed towards the end of their warm-up match against England.Danny Cipriani and Jonathan Joseph both crossed for late tries at the Stade de France to...