Galthie reveals his playmaker for clash against Wallabies
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMatthieu Jalibert will start at flyhalf in France’s final World Cup warm-up match against Australia this weekend, head coach Fabien Galthie announced on Thursday. Jalibert, 24, stands in for the...
Six Nations: Official 2023 Team of the Tournament
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe votes have been rounded up and the coveted spots in the XV have now been revealed, with seven of the pack belonging to this year’s champions. A further three are part of a backline which also...
Antoine Dupont named Player of the 2023 Six Nations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont, the France and Stade Toulousain scrum half, has been named the 2023 Six Nations Player of The Championship, after fans were asked to vote from a shortlist of six nominees. This...
Hat-trick hero Kinghorn ensures hosts finish on a high
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlair Kinghorn scored three tries as Scotland rounded off their Six Nations campaign with a 26-14 bonus-point win over Italy to all but seal third place in this year's championship. Gregor Townsend's...
Preview: France v Wales
2 years 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...
France name team to face Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance will welcome Uini Atonio back from suspension for the final game of their Six Nations campaign against Wales, who have made six changes for their trip to the Stade de France. Atonio was...
'I never thought I'd see that scoreboard at Twickenham' – Woodward stunned by England's record home loss
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClive Woodward never thought he would see the day England were so badly outclassed on home soil after witnessing their record home loss to France. France crossed over seven times in their astonishing...
Les Bleus end Twickenham drought in record style to keep Six Nations title hopes alive
2 years 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...
Preview: England v France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLe Crunch has rarely been so tasty, as England and France battle to keep their Guinness Six Nations title hopes alive at Twickenham on Saturday. The losers will be out of contention, while the winners...
Player of the Match Fickou ‘world-class’, says France coach Edwards
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance defence coach Shaun Edwards hailed Gaël Fickou as “world-class” after a match-winning contribution from the centre in France’s thrilling 32-21 win over Scotland in Paris. Fickou...
