Grand Slam-chasing France ready to stake their claim as nation’s greatest
Galthié’s enviably balanced young side puts some illustrious names in the shade
‘Callous, cold and calculating’ - Fabien Galthié’s journey to the top
French coach has detractors but questionable man-management skills may be worth it
Thriving Brennans a testament to model French underage system
Daniel, Josh and Bobby following in the footsteps of their dad – ex-Toulouse star Trevor
Rugby statistics: French fast-tracking transition from minor to major
Irish players must first work their way into European matchday squads to progress
Clinical France make the most of Ireland’s shortcomings
Farrell’s men had ample opportunities before game plan eventually unravelled
Leinster out to do professional job against understrength Lyon
Visitors omit several regulars while hosts chase home Champions Cup quarter-final
Rugby Stats: Pro14 player rotation could give provinces a boost over Top14 foes
Top 14 bears the reputation of a league that exacts huge physical toll on players
2019-20 Champions Cup pool-by-pool guide
Gavin Cummiskey looks at the contenders ahead of the first round of Champions Cup games
Lopez the hero as France withstand Argentina’s second-half comeback
Late drop goal seals victory as Pumas fume over referee Gardner’s performance
Rugby World Cup: France scrape over the line against Argentina
Argentina miss last gasp penalty as France remain masters of illusion, and disillusion
Veteran number eight Louis Picamoles included in France’s World Cup squad
Francois Cros, Felix Lambey and Romain Taofifenua among those to miss out
Pool C: youthful France have a mountain to climb in Japan
Les Bleus look dysfunctional but the likes of Ntamack and Dupont offer glimmer of hope
Pool C: France and Argentina bidding to join England in the quarters
An opening round clash between Les Bleus and Los Pumas is a mouth watering start
Liam Toland: Key questions remain ahead of Wales test
The Irish side worked France’s defensive errors and laziness to get it over the line
Quick, front-foot ball powers Ireland in victory over France
Dominance upfront affords Ireland’s halfbacks opportunity to dictate game
Ireland 26 France 14: France player ratings
Felix Lambey’s performance is a silver lining on a bleak day for French rugby in Dublin
Ireland find cold comfort against France
Four tries for Joe Schmidt’s side secured a bonus point ahead of final trip to Cardiff
Only a question of time before French promise bears fruit
Laporte presiding over the structural changes that could see Les Bleus punch their weight
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
Six Nations: Ireland v France - France player profiles
Patrick Madden profiles France as they go unchanged for the first time since 2012
Unchanged French side slightly unnerving for Ireland
First France coach to name the same team for successive Tests since 2012
Six Nations 2019: all you need to know before the penultimate round
Ireland face a rejuvenated French side at the Aviva on Sunday as Wales head to Murrayfield and England host Italy
France stick with the same team that beat Scotland
Jacques Brunel has retained the same French matchday 23 for the trip to Dublin
Isa Nacewa: Rugby’s new generation see value in chasing financial rewards
As New Zealand rugby feels talent drain to the north, Ronan O’Gara is embraced down south
Jacques Brunel and France turn to youth for visit of Scotland
Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack in the halfbacks with Parra and Lopez dropped
Six Nations 2019: Brunel and France looking for youthful revival
Les Bleus endured a torrid 2018 but can call on exciting crop of junior world champions
Romain Ntamack selected to make France debut against Wales
Jacques Brunel names 19-year-old at inside centre with Mathieu Bastareaud excluded
France have been gifted a mighty and rare young Irish prop
‘Obviously I have my little Irish side but playing for France has always been clear’
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