France hang on after a thriller in Rome
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGrand Slam champions France got their Guinness Six Nations campaign off to a bonus-point-winning start with a 29-24 win over Italy but they were given an almighty scare along the way.Leading 19-6 midway...
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...
Sale well beaten by ruthless Toulouse
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks were beaten 45-19 at a rampaging Stade Toulousain side in Round 2 of the Heineken Champions Cup on Sunday. Antoine Dupont (2), Thibaud Flament, Cyril Baille, Lucas Tauzin and...
Champions Cup: In Focus: Stade Toulousain
1 year 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...
France call up 15 extra players ahead of Bok Test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have called up 15 extra players ahead of their Test against South Africa, including a replacement for injured lock Killian Geraci. Geraci was a late withdrawal from France’s 30-29...
Watch: Australia score try of the year contender from their own 5m line
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia have summited a strong contender for the try of the year award against France. Antoine Dupont chipped over the top of the Wallabies defence and fortuitous bounce of the ball meant Bernard...
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...
Grand slam winners return for France, eight uncapped players named in Autumn Nations Series Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Fabien Galthie has named a 42-man squad for the Autumn Nations Cup. France host Australia in their opening game on 5 November at the Stade de France before fronting...