France empty-handed after Twickenham thriller but future looks bright for Les Bleus
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn France, they still speak joyously of Philippe Saint-Andre's wonder try at Twickenham, that majestic blue wave that swept from one end of the great stadium to the other, resulting in a score under...
England's victory over France deserved packed Twickenham – Jones
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones was left wishing Twickenham had been packed full of fans to see England's gutsy Six Nations win over France. The hosts ended France's dreams of a first Grand Slam since 2010 as Maro Itoje's...
Itoje Ends The French Grand Slam Bid
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMaro Itoje's late try ended France's Six Nations Grand Slam hopes as England secured a hard-fought 23-20 victory at Twickenham. Fabien Galthie's men still have two games to play in this year's...
England and Les Bleus sharpen swords for epic scrap at Twickenham
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Twickenham turf will be well trampled come Saturday evening’s end as the old Anglo-French rivalry will receive another notch on its long and prestigious history. It has been a difficult...
Ntamack and Vakatawa return for Le Crunch
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthie has welcomed the return of star centre Virimi Vakatawa and flyhalf Romain Ntamack for France's visit to Twickenham on Saturday. Vakatawa returns straight to the starting XV while...
How France Could Line Up Against England
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthie will have to make a few changes to his side that beat Ireland in round two of the Six Nations. Due to a covid outbreak in the French camp, the clash against Scotland in round three...
Ben Youngs believes that Antoine Dupont will change 'the way that nines play the game'
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of England's clash with France at Twickenham this weekend, veteran scrumhalf Ben Youngs spoke highly of his opposite number Antoine Dupont. Youngs, 31, believes that he will be...
John Mitchell can't help but wax lyrical about Antoine Dupont
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont is set to feature against England this weekend at Twickenham having recovered from COVID-19. The scrumhalf has been in stellar form over the last year and starred in the opening...
Two further France players test positive for coronavirus
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix Nations leaders France are struggling to contain a coronavirus outbreak - Mohamed Haouas and Gabin Villiere the latest to test positive. France prop Mohamed Haouas and wing...
Conor Murray talks Antoine Dupont, Peter O'Mahony's red card and mood in the Ireland camp.
3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby