Match Preview: Tigers take on defending champions La Rochelle
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers return to Investec Champions Cup action this Sunday as Dan McKellar’s side take on La Rochelle in front of a sold-out Stade Marcel Deflandre. Indeed, the tests only get more tough...
The La Rochelle team for the trip to the Stormers!
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe La Rochelle staff trusts the same group as last Sunday against Leinster. At the hinge, Tawera Kerr-Barlow will once again be accompanied by Antoine Hastoy, to lead the maritime game, tomorrow in South...
France: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPassion, exhilaration, devastation: France's Rugby World Cup 2023 campaign explored the extremes of emotion. Abiding memoryIt’s difficult to pin one down after the emotional roller-coaster that...
Antoine Dupont questions referee after France lose thriller to South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Cup hosts were beaten 29-28 by the reigning champions in a semi-final for the ages. Antoine Dupont criticised the standard of refereeing after France crashed out of their home World Cup with...
FRA 28-29 RSA: France reaction (head coach Galthié, captain Dupont, team manager Ibanez, Alldritt, Danty, Mauvaka, Jalibert, Cros, Ramos, Ollivon)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGregory Alldritt, number eight On crashing out of the tournament: "It's a huge disappointment. We wanted to go further." On this not being the end for this squad of players: "Of course, it's...
South Africa win epic France clash to set up World Cup semi-final with England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks won 29-28 in a thrilling quarter-final at the Stade de France. The defending champs have done it! The Springboks edge over the hosts to make it through to the semi-final! #RWC2023 #FRAvRSA...
Quarter-Final Preview: France v South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe last of the quarter-finals. One semi-final place up for grabs. The hosts - second in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini - against the defending champions and...
Captain Dupont to start - France name team to play South Africa in quarter-final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Fabien Galthié has named his match-day 23 to face South Africa in their Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-final at Stade de France on Sunday. Scrum-half Antoine Dupont returns after...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: France v Italy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThere’s a lot riding on the final match of Pool A in Lyon. Host nation France will want to book their place in the quarter-finals with a perfect four wins from four pool phase matches. Maxime Lucu...
France reaction (Penaud, head coach Galthié, Ollivon, Jelonch, Ramos, Danty, Baille, Cros, Bourgarit, Fickou, Flament)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMIXED ZONE François Cros, back row On the performance: "We got off to a great start and stayed on course for 80 minutes. It's positive that we managed to build up the match and win by such a...
