The Irish Times

Fabien Galthié says ‘zero risk does not exist’ after France Covid-19 outbreak

French head coach makes four changes from Ireland win for game against England

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 15:39

France make explosive start with 50 points in Italy

Italy kicked of their 2021 campaign by suffering a 28th consecutive Six Nations defeat

Sat Feb 06 2021 - 16:45

Rugby stats: Ireland don’t need to try too hard to beat the French

Rugby statistics: Once a staple of Paris trips, touchdowns are now thin on the ground

Thu Mar 07 2019 - 07:00

Racing 92: French aristocrats keep ahead of fashion and controversy

Paris club’s latest reincarnation has not been all plain sailing

Mon Apr 16 2018 - 06:00

France finally run clear of Italy in second half

Les Bleus secure bonus-point win in Rome to consign Italy to wooden spoon

Sat Mar 11 2017 - 16:27

Ireland braced for different France – a well-rested outfit

Sexton and Kearney battling for fitness but van der Flier’s Six Nations looks to be over

Mon Feb 20 2017 - 10:33

Ireland v France: Leaders fall but others rise up and inspire

Sexton and O’Connell departures fail to halt unstoppable Irish momentum

Sun Oct 11 2015 - 23:01

Payne loses out to Earls in Ireland side to face France

Cian Healy and Devin Toner both return to the XV for Sunday’s pool decider vs France

Fri Oct 09 2015 - 14:38

France's Racing Metro cohort vow to hunt down Johnny Sexton

‘It is imperative to go after him, to tire him so that he finds it tough to make the calls’

Wed Oct 07 2015 - 21:26

Gerry Thornley: Mercurial French major obstacle to Irish World Cup hopes

Despite failing to defeat Ireland in four years, winning the group is not beyond Les Bleus

Tue Aug 18 2015 - 13:06

Sam Burgess impresses on England debut despite yellow card

Former rugby league player made a number of big hits against France

Sat Aug 15 2015 - 22:22

Marcelo Bosch lands monster penalty with last kick as Saracens down Racing Metro

Argentina centre lands 55-metre effort after Fabrice Metz penalised on last play of the game in Paris

Sun Apr 05 2015 - 15:18

Wales skipper Sam Warburton suffers knee injury in win over France

Backrow went off in second half of game at Stade de France

Sat Feb 28 2015 - 21:19

Philippe Saint-André seeks his first away win against ‘major team’

France coach says Ireland are favourites but expects ‘another tight one’

Thu Feb 12 2015 - 01:00

Ireland still need to be wary of French threat

Les Bleus may be underachieving but they do have a gameplan to stymie at the Aviva

Tue Feb 10 2015 - 12:03

Johnny Sexton interview: Despite injury the outhalf is ready for a big year

Ireland number 10 looks ahead to the Six Nations, World Cup and a return to Leinster

Thu Feb 05 2015 - 12:55

Ryan Grant recalled to Scotland squad after acquittal on assault charge

Grant’s Warriors team-mate Ryan Wilson must faces disciplinary hearing next week

Mon Feb 02 2015 - 01:00

Castres take on Leinster with weight of world on shoulders

It’s been miserable season for French side after disintregration of title-winning team

Sat Jan 17 2015 - 01:01

Noa Nakaitaci out to take chance after being named in preliminary France squad

Uncapped Clermont winger named in Philippe Saint-Andre’s 31-strong training squad

Thu Jan 15 2015 - 17:33

Tinkerman Philippe Saint-Andre names yet another French halfback pairing

South African-born fullback Scott Spedding one of three to debut against Fiji

Wed Nov 05 2014 - 14:36

Gerry Thornley previews the European Champions Cup

New era in Europe may see Irish provinces lose out to super rich French and English sides

Thu Oct 16 2014 - 18:19

Australia take series with dull 6-0 win over France

Both sides guilty of making too many errors in uninspiring clash at the Docklands stadium

Sat Jun 14 2014 - 14:27

L’Equipe salute brave French performance but hail Ireland as best team in the tournament

France gracious in defeat as no one prepared to argue that Schmidt’s men did not deserve their victory

Sun Mar 16 2014 - 21:00

‘Magic man’ Brian O’Driscoll bows out on a high

‘I don’t want to take the jersey off to be honest, I’m tearing the arse out of it a bit’

Sat Mar 15 2014 - 20:11

Les Kiss highlights order in French chaos

Ireland’s Defence coach singles out Yoann Huget as a big threat to Ireland’s ambition

Tue Mar 11 2014 - 20:09

Late penalty helps France break Scottish hearts at Murrayfield

Jean Marc Doussain slots over kick to keep French title hopes alive

Sat Mar 08 2014 - 19:04

Wales revive Six Nations hopes with win over disjointed France

Tries from George North and Sam Warburton steady homeside after defeat to Ireland

Fri Feb 21 2014 - 22:17

France name side to take on South Africa

Saint-Andre makes one change to side beaten by All Blacks

Thu Nov 21 2013 - 15:15

All Blacks in no mood to surrender winning record against France

New Zealand shake off poor first half performance to win at Stade de France

Sat Nov 09 2013 - 22:53

Tales of the unexpected for France against the All Blacks

Outhalf to start against New Zealand, big guns return for the tourists

Thu Nov 07 2013 - 12:01

Victory over Northampton may infuse Castres with more ambition

Whether there will be a more pro-European approach this season remains to be seen

Fri Oct 18 2013 - 01:00

Top 14 in danger of eating itself, and others

Holders Toulon lead the way as only the super rich can afford twin trophy pursuit

Wed Oct 09 2013 - 01:00