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France release 14 players ahead of Irish test

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France 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...

Watch: Cobus Reinach scores a hattrick as Montpellier retain second place

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Montpellier cemented their place behind Bordeaux on the Top 14 standings on Saturday with a 29-12 victory over Pau.   Philippe Saint-André's side scored four tries in the bonus-point win...

Virimi Vakatawa one of 14 players recalled ahead of Ireland test

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Racing 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 Rugby

France 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...

Adams ready to embrace 13 role, if need be

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales’ live-wire backline ace Josh Adams does not seem fazed about who his opposite number will be on Saturday when the men in red take on Ireland in Dublin.    There is currently much...

Blast from the Past: Escande kicks Toulon to victory over Stade Francais (2016)

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eric Escande kicked 18 points as Toulon overcame Stade Francais 23-16 in a hard-fought Top 14 encounter at Stade Mayol.   Toulon climbed to third in the Top 14 as Eric Escande kicked them to a 23-16...

Six Nations: 12 Things We Learned From The Captains

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2022 Guinness Six Nations is almost here, and the official launch provided plenty of intriguing nuggets from across the six teams as to how the Championship is shaping up. Head coaches and captains...

A World XV of players who COULD transfer to another test team this year

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In a groundbreaking move, the World Rugby Council approved an amendment to the sport’s national team representation laws late last year.   This amendment will now permit an international player...