Reports in L’Équipe claimed head coach had broken bubble rules ahead of Ireland win

French team that will run out in Dublin the product of a decade of planning primed to peak in 2023

Los Pumas captain at the heart and soul of his side’s first win over the All Blacks

Former Ireland outhalf believes France’s X-factor can be undone by their poor discipline

Andy Farrell’s side look like they’ll need a bonus point win in Paris – it will be hard work

We have the chance to banish ghosts of 2019 and play one hell of a game against France

French rugby federation president comes out fighting after 36 hours of police questioning

French federation chief Bernard Laporte was among those being questioned

French rugby chief held for questioned by French financial police

Brave Blossoms forced to withdraw due to Covid-19 logistics, Springboks now lined up

Ground is deep in the bosom of the Pink City, and in French rugby’s southern heartlands

Report claims World Rugby is in breach of its own bye-laws and IOC regulations

Timeline points to October 24th date for Ireland v Italy game in Dublin

Talks are ongoing between the parties with a new offer of about €200m expected

Game would come a week after refixed Six Nations game against Italy in Dublin

Centre may have to forgo his international career if a lucrative move materialises

Negotiations ongoing due to uncertainty over international rugby fixture list

World Rugby vice-chairman Bernard Laporte confirms deal; IRFU don't comment

Premiership chief and his French counterpart have both signed letter to World Rugby

Powerful vested interests and conservative instincts still prevail in rugby’s heartlands