Gerry Thornley: France-New Zealand could be the best match of the Autumn Nations Series
There’s something about a November clash in Paris and all the more so on a Saturday night
Antoine Dupont
Antoine Dupont savours ‘sensational’ first France gold of Olympic Games in rugby Sevens
Scrumhalf scores two tries for France as Fiji’s long Olympic unbeaten run ends at a jubilant Stade de France
Irish fans must accept their provinces may never have the resources to win the Champions Cup
Before last week’s final, in a straw poll conducted across several former Leinster players, they all believed that Toulouse would win
Owen Doyle: Extra-time yellow card for James Lowe was a huge call – and a harsh one
Owen Doyle: Antoine Dupont makes the crucial difference for Toulouse but for Leinster losing three consecutive Champions Cup finals is the stuff of sporting nightmares
Turnovers cost Leinster dearly in tight match with Toulouse
It is not in Leinster’s character to be so feckless with the ball, as they were beaten in Champions Cup final
Leinster 22 Toulouse 31 FT: Champions Cup final as it happened
Irish province beaten by French side in extra time in what was a bitter defeat
Leinster v Toulouse: Jamison Gibson-Park v Antoine Dupont is decisive duel in Champions Cup final
The Champions Cup pits the best two scrumhalves in the world against each other; victory could depend on which manages to exert more influence
Big is not always beautiful but Leinster and Toulouse has all the right ingredients
Saturday’s clash of the European titans is as close to a dream final as the organisers could have asked for
Owen Doyle: Mathieu Raynal’s calm demeanour contributed to a great occasion at Croke Park
French referee’s Mathieu Raynal's clear officiating at the scrum in Croke Park an example which others would do well to follow
Thrilling Harlequins fightback falls short as Toulouse reach Champions Cup final
Toulouse will face Leinster in London, despite English side threatening to overhaul a 31-12 deficit
Failure to give Italy another penalty after Paolo Garbisi’s miss was baffling
But it’s generally good we’re hearing less chatter from referees
Ireland won’t take a home rugby international out of Dublin - but should they?
The Offload: Antoine Dupont sees off Ireland Sevens in Vancouver; Wolfhounds claim Celtic Challenge
Winning start for Antoine Dupont in Sevens as France record double victories
Ireland men winless on the opening day of the Vancouver tournament but the women’s side record a victory over South Africa
France look towards experienced players to navigate post-World Cup hangover
Depleted and Dupont-less, can France recover after heartache in the autumn?
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