The Irish Times

French Olympic president says athletes should ‘pass’ ahead of others for vaccinations

Prioritising athletes for vaccination has proved controversial in some countries

Wed Apr 14 2021 - 18:06

Owen Doyle: France may well benefit in the long run from Scotland defeat

The arrogance that has been wafting over the French set-up needed to be cleared

Tue Mar 30 2021 - 06:00

Fabien Galthié says ‘zero risk does not exist’ after France Covid-19 outbreak

French head coach makes four changes from Ireland win for game against England

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 15:39

Fabien Galthié cleared of any wrongdoing for leaving bubble

Internal investigation finds French coach was not ‘patient zero’ in Covid-19 outbreak

Wed Mar 03 2021 - 14:39

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

Tue Mar 02 2021 - 06:00

French camp scrambling hard to explain how the bubble burst

Bernard Laporte backs coach Fabien Galthié as fallout continues from Covid-19 outbreak

Mon Mar 01 2021 - 15:45

Itoje the chief culprit as England pay a heavy price for ill-discipline

Contentious refereeing decisions a big factor as Wales seal unlikely Triple Crown

Mon Mar 01 2021 - 14:40

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

Thu Feb 25 2021 - 18:04

Six Nations 2021: A bluffer’s guide to France

Much expected of a talented crop of young prospects under the guidance of Galthie

Wed Feb 03 2021 - 06:00

France yet to receive approval to travel to Ireland for Six Nations clash

Andy Farrell focused on getting Ireland back to tournament-favourites level

Thu Jan 28 2021 - 01:00

French government wants Six Nations safety guarantees from Ireland and England

Sports minister says that only France’s trip to Rome to play Italy has been approved so far

Tue Jan 12 2021 - 18:42

How French soccer fell apart during the coronavirus crisis

Ligue 1 is Europe’s only major league to cancel its season. But who decided, and why?

Mon Jun 15 2020 - 06:00

No guarantee Tour de France will go ahead - sports minister

Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a Espana will overlap in October under new schedule

Tue May 05 2020 - 14:35

Lyon to claim ‘dozens of millions’ in damages after season ended

Club president argues season could’ve been finished with playoffs behind closed doors

Fri May 01 2020 - 15:51

Gerry Thornley: Changes to tackle laws could transform rugby by time of next World Cup

Trials show lowering legal tackle height armpit to waist helps reduce injuries like concussion

Tue Mar 31 2020 - 07:18

Tour de France may go ahead without roadside spectators

French sports minister’s proposal would be unworkable says cycling team boss

Thu Mar 26 2020 - 14:26

Organisers still aiming for original Tour de France slot

ASO and French government are considering how to hold the race in June and July

Wed Mar 25 2020 - 12:33

Six Nations postponements could impact Ireland’s Rugby World Cup seeding

For now, France-Ireland game set to be played as scheduled at Stade de France

Wed Mar 04 2020 - 22:02

The reasons behind the rise of homophobic incidents at French football matches

A stand-off between ultras and authorities has seen games brought to a halt

Wed Sept 04 2019 - 16:06

Macron rewards loyalty in smallest possible cabinet reshuffle

Appointments fall short of dramatic changes that some in French president’s camp had urged

Tue Sept 04 2018 - 17:59