The Irish Times

Tadhg Furlong sidesteps barrage of praise as memories of Paris keep him grounded

Irish prop does not believe scrum battle will necessarily decide outcome against France

Thu Feb 10 2022 - 06:00

The Offload: Rejoice in the leadership of David Nucifora

All Irish rugby needs next year is a messianic figure to lead them to unknown places

Mon Dec 21 2020 - 09:00

Confident Ulster braced for their stiffest test to date

Clermont in atmospheric Stade Marcel Michelin a tough assignment for any side

Sat Jan 11 2020 - 06:00

Ulster need to be at their best to contain Clermont threat

The French side ooze quality but Ulster have had their measure before in Belfast

Fri Nov 22 2019 - 01:00

Ulster make four changes as Clermont Auvergne roll into town

Dan McFarland’s side are looking to make it two wins from two after their Bath victory

Thu Nov 21 2019 - 12:38

Lopez the hero as France withstand Argentina’s second-half comeback

Late drop goal seals victory as Pumas fume over referee Gardner’s performance

Sun Sept 22 2019 - 15:00

Rugby World Cup: France scrape over the line against Argentina

Argentina miss last gasp penalty as France remain masters of illusion, and disillusion

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 12:16

Veteran number eight Louis Picamoles included in France’s World Cup squad

Francois Cros, Felix Lambey and Romain Taofifenua among those to miss out

Mon Sept 02 2019 - 21:08

France complete RWC prep with seven try rout of Italy

Romain Ntamack and Antoine Dupont shine as hosts temporarily reduced to 13-men

Sat Aug 31 2019 - 13:06

Ireland-France HIA decision was ‘wrong’, claims expert

Doctor says Dupont’s removal in Six Nations clash could raise questions over medics

Mon Feb 19 2018 - 06:00

Sexton saves Ireland at the death after French pressure causes errors

Joe Schmidt admits French work rate left his side scrambling in the final moments

Mon Feb 05 2018 - 05:00

James Ryan shows all the signs of becoming a true locking lord

Young Leinster player evinces traits of a young Ian Jones or even Victor Matfield

Sun Feb 04 2018 - 15:57

Ireland escape to victory with stunning Sexton drop goal

Magnificent drop goal deep into added time gets Ireland out of jail against France

Sat Feb 03 2018 - 19:26

France 13 Ireland 15: Ireland Player Ratings

Gavin Cummiskey hands out the marks after an extraordinary ending in Paris

Sat Feb 03 2018 - 19:25

Can Jacques Brunel fix France’s ‘mess’ before Ireland clash?

Les Bleus enter contest on back of seven winless matches but are boosted by new coach

Sat Jan 27 2018 - 08:30

Agony for Japan as France escape with a draw in Paris

Yu Tamura misses late conversion as Brave Blossoms increase pressure on Guy Noves

Sun Nov 26 2017 - 13:17

New Zealand overpower France with five-try trouncing in Paris

All Blacks secure 11th consecutive win against Les Bleus

Sat Nov 11 2017 - 23:04

Hartley escapes ban but Marler to miss Argentina and Australia clashes

Harlequins prop pleaded guilty to striking Wasps’ Will Rowlands with his forearm

Wed Oct 25 2017 - 16:33

Bad boys, bad boys: Citings disrupt England’s Test plans

Dylan Hartley, Joe Marler and Nathan Hughes all facing disciplinary hearings

Tue Oct 24 2017 - 09:48

Six Nations to probe late French replacement in Wales win

Replacement of Uini Atonio by Slimani referred to Untoward Incident Review Group

Mon Apr 03 2017 - 19:18

Yoann Maestri faces misconduct charge after Wayne Barnes comments

‘Anglo-Saxon referees talk about fair play but the reality is they think we’re cheats’

Fri Mar 24 2017 - 10:24

Murky end to Paris finale leaves France with questions to answer

Guy Noves’s side worthy of victory but tactics at the death against Wales raised eyebrows

Sun Mar 19 2017 - 15:33

Stade Francais players go on strike over merger with Racing 92

France’s Six Nations’ players left reeling by news they first thought was a prank

Tue Mar 14 2017 - 18:06

Guy Noves makes four changes for France’s clash with Italy

Fullback Scott Spedding among those dropped after third round defeat to Ireland

Thu Mar 09 2017 - 14:53

Gerry Thornley: Hats off to Conor O’Shea for outfoxing Eddie Jones

Incidents at Twickenham and Aviva show how interpretation of law differs among referees

Tue Feb 28 2017 - 13:42

Five talking points from Ireland’s win over France

John O’Sullivan analyses the good, bad and indifferent from a tight victory in Dublin

Sun Feb 26 2017 - 09:30

Ireland tough it out to claim win in another French slugfest

Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton help Joe Schmidt’s side control full-on encounter

Sat Feb 25 2017 - 19:40

Six Nations Championship: Ireland v France, player statistics

What Joe Schmidt’s side will face at the Avivia Stadium

Sat Feb 25 2017 - 07:00

Joe Schmidt wary of French whipping up a storm in Dublin

Ireland coach insists weather conditions will have to be adapted to with so much at stake

Fri Feb 24 2017 - 07:34

Liam Toland: Exploiting turnover ball a key tactic for Ireland

France’s new pod system has limitations which Ireland can exploit and expose

Fri Feb 24 2017 - 07:00

France make three changes to starting XV for Aviva visit

Prop Rabah Slimani, flanker Bernard Le Roux and wing Yoann Huget come in

Thu Feb 23 2017 - 11:23

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

Gordon D'Arcy: Systems errors frustrating but fixable

Defensive lapses cost us but no need to throw the baby out with the bathwater

Wed Feb 08 2017 - 07:05

Ben Te’o comes up trumps as England extend winning run to 15

Physical French side proved a tough hurdle before Eddie Jones emptied his bench

Sat Feb 04 2017 - 20:28