Illtud Dafydd
@illtuddafydd.bsky.social
Francophone gallois | Sports Journalist/ Newyddiadurwr Chwaraeon with Agence France-Presse | Paris | [email protected] | Jouez: The French Rugby Dispatch on Substack
According to L'Equipe, Uini Atonio will make his injury return, after six months out, against Leicester in the #ChampionsCup on Saturday
Nolann Le Garrec not back until December 20
www.lequipe.fr/Rugby/Actual...
Nolann Le Garrec not back until December 20
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Stade Rochelais : Atonio va rejouer, Sazy dans le staff pour la mêlée
Absent des terrains depuis la fin de saison dernière en raison d'une désinsertion à l'ischio-jambier, Uini Atonio va effectuer son retour à la compétition. Selon nos informations, le pilier du Stade R...
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December 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
According to L'Equipe, Uini Atonio will make his injury return, after six months out, against Leicester in the #ChampionsCup on Saturday
Nolann Le Garrec not back until December 20
www.lequipe.fr/Rugby/Actual...
Nolann Le Garrec not back until December 20
www.lequipe.fr/Rugby/Actual...
Stade Francais full-back Leo Barre was Opta's 'European' club player of the weekend
He's a kicking full-back who can create very well
The Parisians are fourth in the #Top14 table before the #ChallengeCup double-header
He's a kicking full-back who can create very well
The Parisians are fourth in the #Top14 table before the #ChallengeCup double-header
December 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Stade Francais full-back Leo Barre was Opta's 'European' club player of the weekend
He's a kicking full-back who can create very well
The Parisians are fourth in the #Top14 table before the #ChallengeCup double-header
He's a kicking full-back who can create very well
The Parisians are fourth in the #Top14 table before the #ChallengeCup double-header
"I guess we are new to this competition, so we want to come in and make a mark"
Pau's Australian full-back Jack Maddocks on their first #ChampionsCup appearance since 2000/2001
A full piece on La Section via @afp.com later this week
Pau's Australian full-back Jack Maddocks on their first #ChampionsCup appearance since 2000/2001
A full piece on La Section via @afp.com later this week
December 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
"I guess we are new to this competition, so we want to come in and make a mark"
Pau's Australian full-back Jack Maddocks on their first #ChampionsCup appearance since 2000/2001
A full piece on La Section via @afp.com later this week
Pau's Australian full-back Jack Maddocks on their first #ChampionsCup appearance since 2000/2001
A full piece on La Section via @afp.com later this week
Galthie on facing Japan, the USA and Samoa
"It is indeed a friendly group. It is a perfect draw to build momentum"
#RWC2027
"It is indeed a friendly group. It is a perfect draw to build momentum"
#RWC2027
Fabien Galthie confirms France will play three warm-up games before #RWC2027
December 3, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Galthie on facing Japan, the USA and Samoa
"It is indeed a friendly group. It is a perfect draw to build momentum"
#RWC2027
"It is indeed a friendly group. It is a perfect draw to build momentum"
#RWC2027
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Huh, judging from the RWC kickoff video that just dropped, looks like Australia have become the latest team to go Castore
December 3, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Huh, judging from the RWC kickoff video that just dropped, looks like Australia have become the latest team to go Castore
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Portugal v Uruguay feels like such a Pro D2 fan choice for game of the tournament.
They even put those 2 teams in Group D to help people work it out!
They even put those 2 teams in Group D to help people work it out!
December 3, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Portugal v Uruguay feels like such a Pro D2 fan choice for game of the tournament.
They even put those 2 teams in Group D to help people work it out!
They even put those 2 teams in Group D to help people work it out!
Highly unlikely that there will be only one SH team in the semi-finals of a SH-hosted tournament.
Mind you the fact that one of the QFs will almost certainly be between two SH teams does increase that possibility.
Mind you the fact that one of the QFs will almost certainly be between two SH teams does increase that possibility.
December 3, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Pau centre Emilien Gailleton has been ruled out for 2-4 months with a shoulder injury, according to L'Equipe
A doubt for the #SixNations and a blow to Pau's very good season so far
#ChampionsCup #Top14
www.lequipe.fr/Rugby/Actual...
A doubt for the #SixNations and a blow to Pau's very good season so far
#ChampionsCup #Top14
www.lequipe.fr/Rugby/Actual...
Touché à l'épaule gauche contre La Rochelle, Émilien Gailleton absent pendant deux à quatre mois
Victime d'une luxation de l'épaule gauche lors de la victoire de Pau sur La Rochelle dimanche soir (53-33), le centre international Émilien Gailleton (22 ans, 12 sélections) sera indisponible entre de...
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December 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Pau centre Emilien Gailleton has been ruled out for 2-4 months with a shoulder injury, according to L'Equipe
A doubt for the #SixNations and a blow to Pau's very good season so far
#ChampionsCup #Top14
www.lequipe.fr/Rugby/Actual...
A doubt for the #SixNations and a blow to Pau's very good season so far
#ChampionsCup #Top14
www.lequipe.fr/Rugby/Actual...
December 2, 2025 at 2:48 PM
When players say "I don't read the press"...
December 2, 2025 at 12:17 PM
When players say "I don't read the press"...
Further bad injury news for Toulouse after Juan Cruz Mallia
Matthis Lebel is ruled out for at least six weeks with a hand issue
Busy period coming up with the #ChampionsCup and #Top14
www.lequipe.fr/Rugby/Actual...
Matthis Lebel is ruled out for at least six weeks with a hand issue
Busy period coming up with the #ChampionsCup and #Top14
www.lequipe.fr/Rugby/Actual...
Victime d'une fracture d'un métacarpe de la main gauche, l'ailier toulousain Matthis Lebel sera indisponible au moins un mois et demi
L'ailier du Stade Toulousain Matthis Lebel s'est fracturé un métacarpe de la main gauche face au Racing 92, samedi (48-24), et a été opéré lundi. Il sera absent pendant au moins un mois et demi.
www.lequipe.fr
December 2, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Further bad injury news for Toulouse after Juan Cruz Mallia
Matthis Lebel is ruled out for at least six weeks with a hand issue
Busy period coming up with the #ChampionsCup and #Top14
www.lequipe.fr/Rugby/Actual...
Matthis Lebel is ruled out for at least six weeks with a hand issue
Busy period coming up with the #ChampionsCup and #Top14
www.lequipe.fr/Rugby/Actual...
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The rugby community was shocked and saddened to see the great Penarth Athletic Club destroyed by fire over the weekend.
You can contribute to the rebuild here:
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/fc7d003113...
You can contribute to the rebuild here:
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/fc7d003113...
Rebuild Penarth Athletic Club.
Rebuild Penarth Athletic Club after the fire, replace lost memorabilia and equipment, and keep rugby, cricket and hockey thriving.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 10:05 AM
The rugby community was shocked and saddened to see the great Penarth Athletic Club destroyed by fire over the weekend.
You can contribute to the rebuild here:
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/fc7d003113...
You can contribute to the rebuild here:
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/fc7d003113...
Charles Ollivon out of Toulon's #Top14 game with Montauban on Saturday due to conussion
rctoulon.com/infirmerie-l...
rctoulon.com/infirmerie-l...
Infirmerie : le point sur les blessés avant Toulon - Montauban ! - RCT
Avant la rencontre face à Montauban ce samedi (16h35), Pierre Mignoni a fait le point en conférence de presse sur les absents dans…
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November 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Charles Ollivon out of Toulon's #Top14 game with Montauban on Saturday due to conussion
rctoulon.com/infirmerie-l...
rctoulon.com/infirmerie-l...
The Lost Files: Pita Ahki
He's been 'la force tranquille' at Toulouse since his 2018 arrival from Connacht
A huge part of the club on and off the field
He's been 'la force tranquille' at Toulouse since his 2018 arrival from Connacht
A huge part of the club on and off the field
November 28, 2025 at 12:09 PM
The Lost Files: Pita Ahki
He's been 'la force tranquille' at Toulouse since his 2018 arrival from Connacht
A huge part of the club on and off the field
He's been 'la force tranquille' at Toulouse since his 2018 arrival from Connacht
A huge part of the club on and off the field
You better believe it!
As if the Paris Cornichon Festival is a real thing 🤯
Love it! 😂😍
Love it! 😂😍
Why did Patrick Arlettaz’s attack lack fluidity?
What was the problem with Shaun Edwards’ leaky defence?
How can you concede so many penalties with former Test referee Jérôme Garcès on board?
What is the general gameplan?
illtuddafydd.substack.com/p/le-debrief...
What was the problem with Shaun Edwards’ leaky defence?
How can you concede so many penalties with former Test referee Jérôme Garcès on board?
What is the general gameplan?
illtuddafydd.substack.com/p/le-debrief...
November 28, 2025 at 12:02 PM
You better believe it!
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France's 2026 Six Nations strip revealed early I see...
November 27, 2025 at 1:40 PM
France's 2026 Six Nations strip revealed early I see...
Toulouse's USA prop David Ainu'u breaks down in tears when asked about Pita Ahki's departure from the club
"There's going to be a part of me that doesn't want to accept that he's going to be gone"
Ahki plays his final game for les Rouge et Noir against Racing 92 on Saturday
#Top14
"There's going to be a part of me that doesn't want to accept that he's going to be gone"
Ahki plays his final game for les Rouge et Noir against Racing 92 on Saturday
#Top14
November 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Toulouse's USA prop David Ainu'u breaks down in tears when asked about Pita Ahki's departure from the club
"There's going to be a part of me that doesn't want to accept that he's going to be gone"
Ahki plays his final game for les Rouge et Noir against Racing 92 on Saturday
#Top14
"There's going to be a part of me that doesn't want to accept that he's going to be gone"
Ahki plays his final game for les Rouge et Noir against Racing 92 on Saturday
#Top14
A boost for France and Bordeaux-Begles
Centre Yoram Moefana is set to return from a shoulder injury against the Scarlets in the #ChampionsCup on December 13
Centre Yoram Moefana is set to return from a shoulder injury against the Scarlets in the #ChampionsCup on December 13
November 28, 2025 at 10:18 AM
A boost for France and Bordeaux-Begles
Centre Yoram Moefana is set to return from a shoulder injury against the Scarlets in the #ChampionsCup on December 13
Centre Yoram Moefana is set to return from a shoulder injury against the Scarlets in the #ChampionsCup on December 13
Why did Patrick Arlettaz’s attack lack fluidity?
What was the problem with Shaun Edwards’ leaky defence?
How can you concede so many penalties with former Test referee Jérôme Garcès on board?
What is the general gameplan?
illtuddafydd.substack.com/p/le-debrief...
What was the problem with Shaun Edwards’ leaky defence?
How can you concede so many penalties with former Test referee Jérôme Garcès on board?
What is the general gameplan?
illtuddafydd.substack.com/p/le-debrief...
Le debrief: France's November
A disjointed campaign ended with more questions than answers
illtuddafydd.substack.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Why did Patrick Arlettaz’s attack lack fluidity?
What was the problem with Shaun Edwards’ leaky defence?
How can you concede so many penalties with former Test referee Jérôme Garcès on board?
What is the general gameplan?
illtuddafydd.substack.com/p/le-debrief...
What was the problem with Shaun Edwards’ leaky defence?
How can you concede so many penalties with former Test referee Jérôme Garcès on board?
What is the general gameplan?
illtuddafydd.substack.com/p/le-debrief...
November 27, 2025 at 12:29 PM
BIG NEWS this, according Midi Olympique, Antoine Dupont will make his playing return on Saturday
He's set to be named on the bench for the home #Top14 game against Racing 92
Dupont's been out since March
www.rugbyrama.fr/2025/11/27/t...
He's set to be named on the bench for the home #Top14 game against Racing 92
Dupont's been out since March
www.rugbyrama.fr/2025/11/27/t...
Exclu Midol. Dupont devrait retrouver la compétition ce samedi, pour la réception du Racing
Samedi soir lors de la 11e journée de Top 14, Antoine Dupont devrait être remplaçant face au Racing 92 sous réserve d’un souci physique de dernière minute, et faire son grand retour à la compétition p...
www.rugbyrama.fr
November 27, 2025 at 10:24 AM
BIG NEWS this, according Midi Olympique, Antoine Dupont will make his playing return on Saturday
He's set to be named on the bench for the home #Top14 game against Racing 92
Dupont's been out since March
www.rugbyrama.fr/2025/11/27/t...
He's set to be named on the bench for the home #Top14 game against Racing 92
Dupont's been out since March
www.rugbyrama.fr/2025/11/27/t...
I'll be looking back on France's November Tests in this week's Jouez: The French Rugby Dispatch
A dis-jointed campaign with some stand-out individual performances
Out tonight, here: illtuddafydd.substack.com/
A dis-jointed campaign with some stand-out individual performances
Out tonight, here: illtuddafydd.substack.com/
November 27, 2025 at 9:21 AM
I'll be looking back on France's November Tests in this week's Jouez: The French Rugby Dispatch
A dis-jointed campaign with some stand-out individual performances
Out tonight, here: illtuddafydd.substack.com/
A dis-jointed campaign with some stand-out individual performances
Out tonight, here: illtuddafydd.substack.com/