Grand Slam-chasing France ready to stake their claim as nation’s greatest
Galthié’s enviably balanced young side puts some illustrious names in the shade
Ultimate test beckons in Paris after Ireland clear first hurdle in style
Farrell facing some difficult selection calls with Henderson and Henshaw back in the mix
Gerry Thornley: 2021 Six Nations was distorted by over-influence of officials
An increase in away wins made the tournament a success despite the absence of fans
Owen Doyle: Calamity in Cardiff is hard to get your head around
Ireland’s James Ryan lucky not to be punished for incident in Rome
Six Nations: France and Fabien Galthié in the eye of Covid-19 storm
Reports in L’Équipe claimed head coach had broken bubble rules ahead of Ireland win
Charles Ollivon: Hard-fought Ireland victory a new step for improving France
French skipper praises his side’s ability to win a ‘real ferocious battle’
Matt Williams: France leaving nothing to chance in quest for World Cup glory
French team that will run out in Dublin the product of a decade of planning primed to peak in 2023
Six Nations 2021: A bluffer’s guide to France
Much expected of a talented crop of young prospects under the guidance of Galthie
Disappointing Nations Cup set for a finale of ‘farce’
Competition has failed to fire with endless kicking and a depleted France for the final
Ronan O’Gara: Ireland need to be braver than usual ‘in a shoot-out for gold’
Former Ireland outhalf believes France’s X-factor can be undone by their poor discipline
Wales’ cheating allegations show a lack of respect says France coach Fabien Galthie
Wales and France name their teams for Six Nations clash in Cardiff
Gerry Thornley: France very firmly pin their colours to the mast
Les Bleus rekindle their love story with the public and look like Six Nations contenders
George Furbank to make surprise England debut against France
Eddie Jones has picked Northampton Saints fullback to start Six Nations opener
Interview: Ian Madigan on a tough first season in France and future plans
Ireland international outlines his time with Bordeaux and how his international ambitions will guide any future decisions
Ian Madigan determined to end exile from Ireland – and Ireland squad
Outhalf says clear-the-air talks with Bordeaux president was gamble worth taking
Ian Madigan nears Bordeaux exit but has not heard from IRFU
Ireland outhalf must wait for club to sign replacement before making next move
Overlooking Ian Madigan sends out clear message
Irish management will only turn to overseas-based players in rare circumstances
Six Nations team-by-team guide: France
Tournament may be coming a little too soon for fast-improving French
Ian Madigan puts himself back in the shop window
Bordeaux outhalf may be enjoying his new life in France but he still harbours Irish ambitions
Ian Madigan exit will put IRFU policy under microscope
Ireland outhalf’s move to Bordeaux-Bègles guided by desire to be world class
Ian Madigan ready to consider his options
The Leinster outhalf is being pursued by French Top 14 club Bordeaux-Begles
Toulon may be hard to like but there’s no questioning their dominance
Money talks and Mourad Boudjellal ’s millions are shouting loud for the European champions
Would the provinces dominate a dream XV from 20 years of Europe?
Leinster, Munster and Ulster have left an indelible mark on a tournament approaching it’s 20th final
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
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