La Rochelle name team for Champions Cup Final showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle have named their side to face Leinster in the Champions Cup final this weekend. La Rochelle head to the Irish capital after winning last May's decider in Marseille. Both teams...
Stade Rochelais’ route to the Champions Cup final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyChampions Cup holders Stade Rochelais have reached another final after steamrollering Exeter Chiefs in their semi-final. We take a look at their journey to a second successive final against Leinster...
Eight new faces in France squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthié has called on eight uncapped players in his France squad as they look to defend the Guinness Six Nations title they won in such style a year ago. Les Bleus claimed a first...
Match Report: Heartbreak for Ulster amid last-gasp Sclavi try
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJoel Sclavi’s 81st minute try cost Ulster Rugby a famous Heineken Champions Cup victory over defending champions Stade Rochelais, as they fell to a 7-3 defeat in Pool B at the Stade Marcel Deflandre...
France release 14 players ahead of Irish test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Fabien Galthie has rejoined the squad ahead of the round two Six Nations clash against Ireland this weekend. Ahead of the test at the Stade de France, Galthie has released 14...
Virimi Vakatawa one of 14 players recalled ahead of Ireland test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRacing 92 centre Virimi Vakatawa is one of 14 players who have been called into the France Six Nations squad to prepare for the test against Ireland on Saturday. Vakatawa starred for Racing 92...
Predicted: France to roll out their big guns against Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head into the 2022 Six Nations as favourites as they kick off their campaign at the Stade de France against Italy on Sunday. Earlier this week, Fabien Galthié welcomed the...
The 31 players who could make their test debut during the Six Nations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2022 Six Nations kicks off next weekend, with the new year bringing new players who will look to make their mark on the test arena. Defending Champions Wales have included three uncapped...
France forced to make 10 changes to Six Nations squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe initial list of 42 players summoned by France to prepare for the 2022 Six Nations Tournament has undergone changes. Cameron WOKI and Uini ATONIO have been ruled out due to injury. Romain...
Champions Cup Final: La Rochelle Player Ratings v Toulouse
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle failed in their attempt to claim their maiden Champions Cup title in the first final as they fell to a 17-22 defeat at the hands of Toulouse. Here is how we rated Jono...
