Uini Atonio and Arthur Vincent back in French squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe France team has released a squad update confirming that Castres' Wilfrid Hounkpatin and Stade Francais' Jonathan Danty have been released from the squad. 35-time capped Uini...
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...
Fresh COVID concerns in the French camp after a round of Top 14 action - report
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe French national team have been dealt yet another blow COVID scare according to a report by RMC Sport. Anthony Bouthier and Paul Willemse are reportedly under strict surveillance...
Champions Cup and Challenge Cup knockout stage draws to take place on Tuesday
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe draws for the knockout stages of the 2020/21 Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup tournaments will take place in Lausanne, Switzerland next Tuesday (9 March). The key event which starts...
How the revised formats for the Champions and Challenge Cup will work
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe EPCR has confirmed the revised tournament formats for the 2020/21 season. In a statement confirming the news, the organising body of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup said that the...
Franck Azema to step down as Clermont head coach at season's end
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont head coach Franck Azema has announced that he will step down from his position at the club at the conclusion of the current season. Azema has been at the club for 11 seasons – serving...
How France Could Line Up Against Scotland
3 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...
Marchand and Vincent swell France's COVID-19 cases to nine
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix Nations leaders France are up to nine coronavirus positives, with Julien Marchand and Arthur Vincent ruled out of facing Scotland. Julien Marchand and Arthur Vincent have become...
Agen break consecutive loss record
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAgen’s unfortunate run of recent form was compounded by a 39-19 defeat to Montpellier last night at Stade Armandie. Agen looked to be in with a shout as the half-time whistle sounded as...