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
Gerry Thornley: Champions Cup in urgent need of a shot in the arm
European brand has been damaged over the last two seasons – and not just by Covid
Gordon D’Arcy: Munster persist with a game they are only partially resourced to play
On- and off-field leadership lacking as province succumb to familiar failings
Sporting Cathedrals: Le Stadium - European fortress of the mighty Toulouse
Ground is deep in the bosom of the Pink City, and in French rugby’s southern heartlands
My favourite sporting moment: Les Bleus tear up formbook to stun New Zealand
I’ve never ever come across such shocked and crestfallen players as those All Blacks
Racing 92: French aristocrats keep ahead of fashion and controversy
Paris club’s latest reincarnation has not been all plain sailing
IRFU will not bid for future World Cups under present parameters
Philip Browne disappointed by lack of support from Wales and Scotland
Money talks in World Rugby and World Cup is the loudest voice
South Africa and France vow to provide bigger financial return from hosting World Cup
Ireland’s presentation sets out Rugby World Cup dream
‘This is as big as it gets for us. We’re so proud of our country that we will put our best foot forward in every regard’
Theresa May backs Ireland’s 2023 Rugby World Cup bid
Leo Varadkar attends Irish tournament presentation in London
Paul O’Connell: The Colossus who came to epitomise a golden generation
Limerick man can reflect proudly on a career that established him as simply the best Irish forward of all
RWC #17: Argentina tear up the script in 2007 opener
Pumas stun tournament to life by shocking hosts France 17-12 at the Stade de France
Munster’s Conor Murray looking for more than one-off moments against Sale
Victory over English club was springboard to success in 2006
Gordon D’Arcy’s beard: when, and where, will it all end?
The big beard is in fashion, and Irish men are now partying like it’s 1899
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