World Player of the Year award ‘long forgotten’ by Ireland – Josh van der Flier
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland star Josh van der Flier feels his team-mates have “long forgotten” about his status as World Player of the Year. The Leinster flanker goes into the Rugby World Cup as the holder of...
Rankings suggest Ireland or France can land a first World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThere is a neat statistical symmetry that suggests the 2023 Rugby World Cup might be won by Ireland or France. Since the sport’s world rankings were launched 20 years ago, all five subsequent world...
Talking points ahead of 2023 Rugby World Cup in France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the most eagerly-awaited tournaments in Rugby World Cup history will unfold in France during September and October. It takes place across nine host cities – Paris, Toulouse, Marseille, Bordeaux,...
Galthie reveals his playmaker for clash against Wallabies
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMatthieu Jalibert will start at flyhalf in France’s final World Cup warm-up match against Australia this weekend, head coach Fabien Galthie announced on Thursday. Jalibert, 24, stands in for the...
Ntamack, Van der Merwe injury worries in Rugby World Cup warm-up
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance fly-half Romain Ntamack left the field with a suspected knee problem and Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe also suffered an injury as the World Cup hosts won 30-27 in a warm-up match in Saint-Etienne...
Match Day Programme: France vs Scotland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter an epic encounter in last weeks fixture that saw Scotland complete a second-half come back, the French have beefed up their team and return today on home soil looking to erase last weeks result at...
France make 13 changes to face Scotland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have announced their team to face Scotland, confirming 13 changes to the starting XV for this Saturday’s rematch in Saint-Etienne. Cameron Woki and Paul Boudehent are the only two...
Scotland produce stirring second-half comeback to beat France at Murrayfield
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland overcame the loss of key duo Ben White and Zander Fagerson to stage a stirring second-half fightback and defeat France 25-21 in an exhilarating World Cup warm-up match at Murrayfield. Les Bleus,...
Scotland vs. France Preview: Are Les Bleus the favorite's?
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe calendar is beginning to enter the most exciting time for rugby fans over a four-year period as the Rugby World Cup is just a stone’s throw away. With the the World Cup tournament so close...
Grégory Alldritt voted 2023 EPCR Player of the Year
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stade Rochelais No 8 and captain, Grégory Alldritt, has capped off an outstanding EPCR season by being voted as the 2023 EPCR Player of the Year. A leading light in the Stade...
