France Rugby
Six Nations half-term report: Ireland can improve but may still regret late lapses against England
A lack of humility cost France in Twickenham but they won’t be complacent when they visit Dublin
Gordon D’Arcy: ‘I was really struggling mentally about whether I could continue’
The tiny points of difference between the Six Nations teams last weekend were as interesting as the matches themselves
Romain Ntamack to return for France in time for Six Nations game against Ireland
Outhalf to miss round three game away to Italy
Gerry Thornley: There is a theory France losing to England is good for Ireland, but is it?
England’s bonus point win makes them real contenders again while Ireland will host a hugely motivated France in round four
England end losing run with dramatic Six Nations win over France
Late converted try gives Steve Borthwick’s side one-point win at Twickenham
England may struggle with France’s physical threat through the middle and pace on the wings
France will have Antoine Dupont fire cross-kicks off both feet to get the ball to width very fast
Fin Smith to start at outhalf for England as Matthieu Jalibert swaps in for France
Jalibert replaces Romain Ntamack following his three-week suspension
France outhalf Romain Ntamack set to be available to play against Ireland after three-match suspension
Romain Ntamack will miss France’s Six Nations clash against England on Saturday
England team’s struggles remind me of Manchester United, says Wigglesworth
England attack coach Richard Wigglesworth expects both teams to turn corner after difficult run of results
England set to name both Smiths in starting XV for France Six Nations clash
Fin Smith to start at No 10 with Marcus Smith at fullback
England insist Antoine Dupont is ‘human’ but admit stopping him is a conundrum
Steve Borthwick’s side welcome France in Six Nations after opening round defeat in Dublin
Owen Doyle: England can question calls but must know referee didn’t cause Ireland’s win
Romain Ntamack’s deserved sending-off could have big consequences for France
Are Ireland Six Nations favourites?
The Counter Ruck Podcast: What does Ireland’s win over England mean for hopes of a record third title in a row?
France kick-off Six Nations with emphatic win over Wales
Welsh losing run continues as Les Bleus prove too strong
Six Nations preview: France can win Grand Slam if they don’t lose their heads
Despite injuries and tough away trips Fabien Galthié‘s side have enough quality to beat everyone if they keep themselves focused
Romain Ntamack and Antoine Dupont join forces again for France at halfback
Outhalf Ntamack returns at outhalf for the first time in almost 18 months
Gerry Thornley: Odds are against Ireland completing Six Nations three-peat, this is my forecast
This team can cement its claims to being Ireland’s greatest team of all time with a championship win
Matt Williams: Think like Antoine Dupont to thrive in the Six Nations
Great champions from Novak Djokovic to France’s gifted scrumhalf find ways to make adversity their ally
Six Nations: Antoine Dupont’s return makes formidable France favourites
Pressure is on Fabien Galthié to deliver title that has eluded Les Bleus too often
Six Nations: If you strip away the brassy commerce and vulgar scalping there are storylines aplenty
The Six Nations nurses many suckling calves, the numbers are staggering
Auradou and Jegou named in France Six Nations squad after rape allegations dismissed
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend names uncapped New Zealand-born outhalf Fergus Burke in his squad
Qatar Airways agrees £80m sponsorship deal for rugby union’s Nations Championship
Eight-year agreement deepens Qatar’s role in the sport ahead of inaugural Nations Championship next year
Chris Farrell released by French side Oyonnax following conviction in connection with gang rape
Former Munster player was convicted of failing to prevent a crime, and given a four-year sentence, with two years suspended
Two Irish rugby players convicted over rape of woman in French hotel room
‘She can sleep tonight knowing she was believed,’ says lawyer after Denis Coulson and Chris Farrell found guilty of roles in gang rape
France beat Argentina to wrap up perfect Autumn series
Les Bleus beat Los Pumas 37-23 at Stade de France
Warren Gatland makes four changes to Wales starting team for South Africa clash
Gatland’s side face a huge task as they try and avoid going a full calendar year without a Test win for the first time since 1937
France end All Blacks’ winning run with thrilling Stade de France victory
Thomas Ramos kicks 15 points as Fabien Galthie’s side hold firm in a nerve-wracking finale
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
All Blacks’ Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor return to start against France
Pair missed game against Ireland due to concussion
Joshua Brennan included in France squad for Autumn Series
The Toulouse secondrower was born in Dublin and could make debut, as Antoine Dupont returns
Matt Williams: Leinster’s defensive system is failing – Ireland must avoid same mistakes in November battles
If Ireland adopt same defensive system, New Zealand and Argentina will carve that failing rushing defensive system apart
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