Brunel praises Bastereaud as he changes backline for Italy clash
‘It seems like he has reached a new dimension since he was named captain at Toulon’
Thomas among nine France players dropped for ‘inappropriate behaviour’
FFR says they ‘did not respect their status as international players’ after Scotland defeat
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
Ireland escape to victory with stunning Sexton drop goal
Magnificent drop goal deep into added time gets Ireland out of jail against France
Jacques Brunel dips into fountain of youth in a bid to revitalise France
Prodigious 19-year-old outhalf Matthieu Jalibert will make his debut against Ireland
Robbie Henshaw heads for Paris with a spring in his step
Centre hoping to bring Leinster form to Test arena in opener against France
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
Saracens defend Champions Cup title at Murrayfield
Clermont Auvergne’s wait for European glory continues as Mark McCall’s side triumph
So close but so far as Clermont end Leinster’s European dream
Leo Cullen’s side flirt with famous comeback but Camille Lopez drops French into final
Stade de Farce! France claim win in 20th minute of stoppage time
Les Bleus ensured that Ireland remained in top tier for World Cup draw, even before Aviva win
Joe Schmidt says Ireland have destiny in their own hands
With two games to go – against Wales and England – Ireland can still win the title
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
Six Nations Championship: Ireland v France, player statistics
What Joe Schmidt’s side will face at the Avivia Stadium
Garry Ringrose: Defensive effort collective in Jared Payne’s absence
Ireland centre bracing himself for most physical challenge yet against France
France make three changes to starting XV for Aviva visit
Prop Rabah Slimani, flanker Bernard Le Roux and wing Yoann Huget come in
France stirring under Guy Novès as they combine force with touch of flair
Les Bleus will arrive in Dublin with most settled team and squad since Laporte days
Gerry Thornley: Six Nations a different trial from autumn series
Schmidt: ‘Hopefully, after today, they’ll appreciate they can live up to these big matches’
France’s power shows through as they edge out Scotland
Les Bleus win arm-wrestle with Vern Cotter’s side after late Camille Lopez penalties
Ulster fight back quashed as Clermont take control of Pool 5
Les Kiss admits failure to secure at least bonus point a key
Ulster braced for Clermont power surge but still unlikely to resist it
French league leaders will greet visitor’s pack with ruthless welcome party
Virimi Vakatawa grabs hat-trick as France give Samoa the runaround
Outhalf Francois Trinh-Duc suffers broken arm during game in Toulouse
France wing Yoann Huget out of World Cup with knee injury
Remi Lamerat or Maxime Medard expected to be named as replacement
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
Six Nations: France look to expand gameplan for Wales tie
Saint-André recalls Parra and drops Bastareaud while Papé appeals ban
Ireland win brutally physical, suffocatingly tight encounter
Joe Schmidt’s fingerprints all over performance as his side keep France at bay
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
Castres take on Leinster with weight of world on shoulders
It’s been miserable season for French side after disintregration of title-winning team
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