France inflict first autumn defeat on New Zealand
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance fought back to edge out New Zealand and inflict their first defeat of the Autumn Nations Series campaign. The All Blacks were also unable to avenge their opening-match defeat at last year's...
Dupont back to skipper France against Japan
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont will make his return to the France team as captain for Saturday's Test against Japan after sitting out the last 13 months of international duty. Dupont's last run-out in blue at 15s came...
The leading men in the 2024 6 Nations
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWhich players do the stats tell us have led the way so far in this year’s Guinness Men’s Six Nations? Opta cast their number-crunching net far and wide when it comes to all things...
Italy miss late kick to beat France and have to settle for a draw in Lille
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly were within the width of a post of the biggest upset in Six Nations history as they drew 13-13 against 14-man France in Lille. Paolo Garbisi had a last-gasp penalty attempt from 38 metres to register...
France vs Italy Prediction and Preview
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWe look ahead to Sunday’s 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations match in Lille with our France vs Italy prediction and preview. It seems an eternity ago that France thumped Italy to complete a perfect...
Dupont's France stand-in Lucu in spotlight before Scotland Six Nations trip
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLes Bleus opened their campaign with a chastening 38-17 defeat by Ireland in Marseille on Friday, leaving their title hopes in tatters with Lucu the scapegoat for some. Dupont, 27, was missing for the...
Six New Stars to Watch in the 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOur friends who are expert Opta data editors pick out one unheralded player from each of the teams to keep an eye on as the 2024 Guinness Six Nations Championship kicks-off this weekend. You...
Ireland lay down a marker with record win in France
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGrand Slam champions Ireland laid down a marker with an emphatic 38-17 over France in Marseille in the opening game of the 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations. The last two winners of...
France v Ireland Preview
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 Guinness Men's Six Nations will kick off with a bang in Marseille on Friday night when France host Ireland. A battle between the two most recent Grand Slam champions should deliver...
Who is your pick for the 6 nations
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance Head coach Fabien Galthié has already lost two possible starters ahead of the Six Nations opener against Ireland on Friday week, with gritty back row Anthony Jelonch and gigantic lock Emmanuel...
