The Irish Times

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

Mathieu Bastareaud returns to injury-hit France squad

Powerful Toulon centre in the frame for the opener against England at Twickenham

Mon Jan 23 2017 - 17:36

European knockout rugby returning to Thomond Park after Racing 92 win

CJ Stander again to the fore as Munster see off Ronan O’Gara’s visiting Racing team

Sat Jan 21 2017 - 19:46

A result is not beyond Munster – but perhaps a win is

Rassie Erasmus’ side begin Champions Cup quest with considerable challenge of Racing

Sat Oct 15 2016 - 22:00

Gordon D’Arcy: No Racing certainty but Munster will be up against it

Rassie Erasmus’s side need to offer more variety than they displayed against Leinster

Wed Oct 12 2016 - 05:00

Devin Toner: Whole pack must shoulder blame for scrum woes

Ireland lock defends props as he prepares for another physical encounter with England

Tue Feb 23 2016 - 17:13

Gerry Thornley: Ireland see title slip from grasp after Paris defeat

Joe Schmidt unable to hide anger as France turn game around in second half

Mon Feb 15 2016 - 07:27

Six Nations: Ireland aim to subdue Stade de France bear pit

Joe Schmidt’s aiming to beat France four times in row and good start will be half battle

Sat Feb 13 2016 - 12:23

France line up Ireland for ‘double hit’ with new props

Guy Noves backs Jefferson Poirot and Uinio Atonio to cause Irish pack problems

Thu Feb 11 2016 - 16:45

Tadhg Furlong willing to take chance in Ireland’s frontrow

Prop bedding in well to international set-up but not willing to take anything for granted

Thu Feb 11 2016 - 01:00

No sign of revolution as France scrape past Italy

A Sergio Parisse inspired Italy push Les Bleus to the death in Six Nations opener in Paris

Sat Feb 06 2016 - 16:18

Noves brings in Vakatawa from leftfield

Sevens star will start on the wing when France take on Italy in Six Nations

Thu Feb 04 2016 - 13:01

Dan Carter and Racing frontrow excel as Glasgow rolled over

French side keep up unbeaten record in Champions Cup

Sat Jan 09 2016 - 15:54

All Blacks send ominous warning with awesome display of power

New Zealand set up Springbok semi-final with nine-try rout of demoralised France side

Sun Oct 18 2015 - 15:47

Liam Toland: All hail Ireland’s work on training ground

Joe Schmidt’s players knew jobs inside-out and performed them to maximum effect

Mon Oct 12 2015 - 08:08

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

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

French World Cup team finds strength in diversity

Players from ethnic minorities will play key role for Les Bleus in tournament challenge

Fri Sept 18 2015 - 20:00

Gerry Thornley: Six Nations XV, team of the tournament

Six Irish make team of tournament joined by players from France, England and Wales

Tue Mar 24 2015 - 13:24

Dylan Hartley lays down marker for England against France

Stuart Lancaster’s side determined to win silverware ahead of World Cup

Fri Mar 20 2015 - 23:15