Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster won’t be bullied again and have the game to beat La Rochelle
If Leinster maintain their quick ruck speed they will get the tries they need to win
La Rochelle set up another French showdown in Champions Cup quarter-finals
Outhalf Ihaia West scores 16 points as Ronan O’Gara’s side win tie comfortably
Ronan O’Gara: ‘Champions Cup comes at the perfect time for us’
La Rochelle boss says Glasgow have nothing to lose as they travel to last year’s finalists
Injury to outhalf West a concern for O’Gara and La Rochelle
Reserve outhalf Plisson already out of action with a hamstring injury as big Leinster clash looms
Late, late shows: Looking back at five of Ireland’s most dramatic finishes
Ireland are no strangers to late euphoria – and late heartbreak – when the clock runs out
Ireland have no need to panic – have faith and trust Joe Schmidt
Gordon D'Arcy: poor execution, not a lack of ambition, letting side down in Six Nations
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
France edge Ireland in error-strewn Paris encounter
Johnny Sexton’s boot wasn’t enough as Maxime Medard scored a late winning try
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
Matt Williams: France will have set hearts on revenge
Les Bleus attacking display against Italy last weekend does not bode well for Ireland
Gordon D’Arcy: Evidence Ireland adding a new attacking dimension to game
Tribute to Paulie’s legacy came with collective performance against Wales
Recovery the priority for Ireland after bruising battle
Having superbly constructed a 13-0 lead, Joe Schmidt’s side relieved to salvage a draw
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
Noves brings in Vakatawa from leftfield
Sevens star will start on the wing when France take on Italy in Six Nations
Six Nations: The lowdown on France
France enter a new era with Guy Noves at the helm promising to address the dull brand of rugby being played
Stade Francais see off Leicester to end Ulster qualification hopes
Province’s Champions Cup campaign is over after Parisian side become first to beat Tigers
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
France overpower Italy in dismal Rome clash
Visitors score second-half tries from Yoann Maestri and Mathieu Bastareaud
France straining under the yoke of Saint-André’s tactical straitjacket
Inconsistent selection and brutish, forward-orientated tactics testing the patience of the French fans
Wasps win in Paris to take last spot in European Champions Cup
English side beat Stade Francais at Stade Jean-Bouin to take 20th and final place
France make four changes for clash with Ireland
Gael Fickou and Remy Tales to make first Six Nations starts in Paris
Paris holds all the answers for Irish rugby team
Tommy Bowe expected to train with Ireland squad tomorrow
Wounded France make seven changes for Scotland game
Coach Philippe Saint-Andre admits a number of players dropped after Welsh defeat
Six Nations title is still within Ireland’s grasp
Winning the title and being crowned European champions would not be too shabby
Wales revive Six Nations hopes with win over disjointed France
Tries from George North and Sam Warburton steady homeside after defeat to Ireland
Hugo Bonneval to make France debut against Italy
Stade Francais player to start on left wing as Saint-Andre makes three changes
England looking to withstand an expected early France storm
England have beaten the French in six of the past seven Six Nations meetings
The Coaches: Six driven men in search of one winning formula
The leadership skills of every coach will be put to the test as determination, discipline and consistency are crucial, writes Matt Williams
Jules Plisson to make his debut for France
Pascal Pape will lead the French against England taking over from the injured Thierry Dusautoir
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