France enter a new era with Guy Noves at the helm promising to address the dull brand of rugby being played

Province’s Champions Cup campaign is over after Parisian side become first to beat Tigers

New coach Guy Noves promises era of attacking rugby

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

Visitors score second-half tries from Yoann Maestri and Mathieu Bastareaud

Inconsistent selection and brutish, forward-orientated tactics testing the patience of the French fans

English side beat Stade Francais at Stade Jean-Bouin to take 20th and final place

Gael Fickou and Remy Tales to make first Six Nations starts in Paris

Tommy Bowe expected to train with Ireland squad tomorrow

Coach Philippe Saint-Andre admits a number of players dropped after Welsh defeat

Winning the title and being crowned European champions would not be too shabby

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

Stade Francais player to start on left wing as Saint-Andre makes three changes

England have beaten the French in six of the past seven Six Nations meetings

The leadership skills of every coach will be put to the test as determination, discipline and consistency are crucial, writes Matt Williams

Pascal Pape will lead the French against England taking over from the injured Thierry Dusautoir

Ireland will be striving to bring their performance against the All Blacks in November to the Six Nations