The 12-strong reserves list named by France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance boss Fabien Galthie didn’t just name his official squad of 33 on Monday for the upcoming Rugby World Cup – he also named a 12-strong reserves list that will remain in camp...
Fabien Galtie names four uncapped plays in his RWC2023 Training squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBrice Dulin and Baptiste Serin back in contention as they are named in France's 42 Training Squad ahead of the World Cup. Galtie has named four uncapped players in the group with Paul Boudehent, Thomas...
Challenge Cup Final: Combined XV
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWe are a few days away from the Challenge Cup Final with Glasgow Warriors and RC Toulon locking horns at the Aviva Stadium. This is the first time Glasgow are playing in any form of EPCR Final while RC...
Charles Ollivon to captain France against Japan, Ntamack and Dupont rested
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCharles Ollivon will take over the captain's armband for France's two-test series against Japan in July. France head coach Fabien Galthie has named a 42-man squad to travel to Japan...
Quotes, Reaction, Stats, and Highlights from Lyon's historic Challenge Cup triumph
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLyon secured a maiden European trophy beating RC Toulon 30-12 in the EPCR Challenge Cup final on Friday. A Challenge Cup record of 51,431 fans packed into...
Challenge Cup decider: Toulon and Lyon ready to lock horns
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Challenge Cup is set to culminate in an all-French affair as Lyon host Toulon at Stade Velodrome on Friday evening. It will be Lyon’s first involvement in a European final in the...
Challenge Cup Final Teams: Cheslin Kolbe returns
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLyon and RC Toulon have named their teams ahead of Friday evening's EPCR Challenge Cup final in Marseille. Jordan Taufua will captain Lyon who have named an entirely...
Stats & Facts: Lyon v RC Toulon - Challenge Cup Final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of Friday evening's EPCR Challenge Cup final between Lyon and RC Toulon, here are some stats and facts ahead of the final. MATCH DETAILS LYON v RC TOULON - Friday,...
Tough assignment for Lyon in first European final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLyon will need to overcome RC Toulon for the first time in the EPCR Challenge Cup if they are to triumph in Friday’s final at Stade Vélodrome. Lyon, who have reached a European...
Road to Marseille: RC Toulon
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs three-time runners-up RC Toulon bid to make it fourth-time lucky in the EPCR Challenge Cup final, we look back at how they set up their showdown with Lyon at Stade Vélodrome in Marseille on...
