Analyzing France’s World Cup training squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance will aim to lift the Webb Ellis Cup for the first time later this year – with Fabien Galthié announcing the 42 men selected to prepare for the World Cup. With Antoine Dupond leading...
Preview: France v Wales
1 year 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...
Preview: England v France
1 year 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...
Munster in crucial trip to Toulouse
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby are tasked with a trip to Pool B leaders Stade Toulousain as they look to secure their qualification for the Heineken Champions Cup knockout stage in Round 4 on Sunday. Five-time...
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...
Champions Cup Round of 16 places secured as pool stage heats up
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 3 of the Heineken Champions Cup produced some exhilarating encounters last weekend as eight teams secured their places in the knockout stage with a game to spare. Leinster Rugby, Cell...
Match Report: 14-man Sale beaten by Toulouse
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks were eventually beaten 27-5 by Stade Toulousain in the Heineken Champions Cup on Saturday despite offering stern resistance after being reduced to 14 men early on. The...
Antoine Dupont guides Toulouse to victory from 10
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont was named at 10 for Toulouse in their away game at the Stade Marcel Michelin where Clermont Auvergne were waiting in the New Years Day Top 14 fixture. The World Rugby star did not dissapoint...
Champions Cup: In Focus: Stade Toulousain
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOur preview series of Heineken Champions Cup Pool B sides concludes as we take a look at Stade Toulousain, five-time winners of the competition. Heineken Champions Cup record Toulouse lifted...
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...