Regard Clinches Win For Lyon Over Vodacom Bulls
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCentre Thibault Regard was the late hero as Lyon recovered to snatch a dramatic bonus-point win 29-28 over the Vodacom Bulls. It is their first win of the campaign following their dramatic...
Sheedy drop goal gives Bristol Bears win in classic against Lyon
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears edged a 36-34 win over Lyon in their first Investec Champions Cup Pool 2 game, with Callum Sheedy kicking a drop goal with the clock in the red to triumph in an all-time classic. The...
French Top 14 Round Up
1 year ago by Larissa FallsOyonnax 21 – 27 ToulouseDespite an Oyonnax fight-back, Toulouse held firm to pull off a 21-27 away win and secure their first back-to-back victory of the season. 12 points from the boot of Billy...
The 12-strong reserves list named by France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance boss Fabien Galthie didn’t just name his official squad of 33 on Monday for the upcoming Rugby World Cup – he also named a 12-strong reserves list that will remain in camp...
Scotland produce stirring second-half comeback to beat France at Murrayfield
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland overcame the loss of key duo Ben White and Zander Fagerson to stage a stirring second-half fightback and defeat France 25-21 in an exhilarating World Cup warm-up match at Murrayfield. Les Bleus,...
Analyzing France’s World Cup training squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance will aim to lift the Webb Ellis Cup for the first time later this year – with Fabien Galthié announcing the 42 men selected to prepare for the World Cup. With Antoine Dupond leading...
Racing, Bordeaux advance in play-offs
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRacing 92 and Union Bordeaux-Bègles, who will be competing in next season’s Heineken Champions Cup, both progressed to the TOP 14 semi-finals at the weekend. The French top-flight’s...
The Breakdown – Ireland chase Grand Slam and Sexton wants record, but France lurk with intent
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland can make it a glorious farewell to the Six Nations for record-chasing captain Johnny Sexton as they chase a Grand Slam on Saturday, with England their visitors. It will be Ireland's...
Preview: France v Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe last time Warren Gatland and Shaun Edwards were both involved in a Guinness Six Nations encounter, Wales were clinching the Grand Slam against Ireland. Fast-forward four years and the two will be...
Les Bleus end Twickenham drought in record style to keep Six Nations title hopes alive
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance ended their 18-year wait for a Six Nations victory at Twickenham with a record 53-10 bonus-point triumph on Saturday to keep their title hopes alive. Les Bleus crossed over three times...
