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Fabien Galthie insists France must adapt to life without star man Antoine Dupont

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Maxime Lucu will start at scrum-half against Ireland after Dupont opted to focus on his country’s sevens squad for this year’s Paris Olympics. Fabien Galthie says France must learn to play...

Halliwell named in England U20 squad for Italy clash

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Academy prop Jimmy Halliwell has been named in the England U20 matchday 23 to face Italy in the first round of the 2024 Under-20 Men’s Six Nations Championship.   Halliwell is named among...

Bath name team for Derby Day

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

After captain Ben Spencer was called into Steve Borthwick's England training squad, GJ van Velze dons the captain's armband to take on the men of BS3. Juan Schoeman starts at loosehead, with Tom Dunn...

Bulls confirm date, time and venue for Lyon clash

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Vodacom Bulls’ kick-off time and date for their round of 16 clash against Lyon has now been confirmed. The Tshwane-based side will welcome to the capital their French counterparts for what is...

Champions Cup & EPCR Challenge Cup – Round of 16 Dates, Venues, Kick-off times & TV Coverage

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following a tension-packed conclusion to last weekend’s pool stage when there was something at stake in all 12 matches, EPCR can now announce the dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage...

Winner of Ireland and France’s opener nailed on as Six Nations favourites

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The fierce rivals face a box-office game in Marseille. It is difficult to look beyond Ireland and France as the principal contenders for this season’s Guinness Six Nations title. The tournament’s...

Six Premiership sides through to Champions Cup knockout stages

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The knockout ties have been finalised and eight Gallagher Premiership Rugby sides are still in the hunt for European glory. Northampton Saints finished as the only English side to go through the Investec...

What Owen Farrell’s France move means for player, England and eligibility rules

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 32-year-old fly-half will join Racing 92 on a two-year deal from next season. Owen Farrell’s departure for Racing 92 next season has been confirmed with the Saracens captain agreeing a two-year...

A look at the Champions Cup last 16

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens will aim to get revenge for their record European defeat when they return to Bordeaux Begles in the Investec Champions Cup last 16. The Premiership champions were thrashed 55-15 by...

Top Performers: Perpignan vs Newcastle Falcons

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Despite Perpignan entring the half-time break with a 13-9 lead, Newcaslte Falcons managed put on an attacking masterclass in the second half ending their winless streak in the Challenge Cup: Here are our...