Changed Wallaby squad gear up for battle with les Bleus
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter the narrowest of victories over Scotland last weekend, the Wallabies will face an altogether different challenge on Saturday when they square off against the mighty Les Bleus at Stade de France. Through...
Dupont and Ntamack return in strong France team to face Australia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack return to the France starting XV that will face Australia at the Stade de France on Saturday (kick-off 20:00 UK). The Toulouse halfback pairing were rested during...
Ranked: The Heaviest Test Packs This July
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe test season is back, and with all the squads locked in for July, we check the scales and see which team could field the heaviest pack. Taking the weights listed...
Team News: 50 Up for O'Brien, Toulouse make three changes
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster and Toulouse have named their matchday 23s for the Champions Cup semi-final clash at Aviva Stadium (KO 3pm – LIVE on BT Sport and RTÉ Radio One). Leinster...
Toulouse missing 12 players for Champions Cup clash with Leinster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse's depth will be tested in the Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster on Saturday. Ugo Mola will be without the services of 12 players for the clash against the Irish Province with...
Biarritz relegated, Toulouse claim narrow win over La Rochelle
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday's Top 14 action saw Biarritz's relegation sealed after 48-13 loss to Castres. Having secured promotion to the TOP14 through the promotion-relegation playoff last season, Biarritz...
TEAM NEWS: 100 Up for Timoney, Dupont recovers from illness
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster host Toulouse in the second leg of their round of 16 clash on Saturday 16 April 2022. Toulouse head to the Kingspan off the back of 20-26 defeat at home with both sides vying for a...
Grand Slam triumph a 'major step' for French rugby, says team manager Ibanez
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRaphael Ibanez hailed France's Six Nations Grand Slam triumph as a "major step", but still noted further room for improvement. France team manager Raphael Ibanez celebrated a "major step"...
England playing role of party poopers in Paris as Ireland wait to pounce
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance require victory against England to land a Grand Slam, while Ireland host Scotland and Wales face Italy in this weekend's Six Nations. All eyes will be on the Stade de France...
Damian Penaud returns for Grand Slam decider against England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDamian Penaud returns for France's final Six Nations match of 2022 against England on Saturday. France head coach Fabien Galthie has been forced into making just one change to his starting XV...