Hard-nosed Ireland have the means to halt Scotland’s momentum
Establishing forward dominance could prove crucial in stymieing Hogg/Russell influence
Establishing forward dominance could prove crucial in stymieing Hogg/Russell influence
Controversy on and off the pitch for Les Bleus does not bode well for this year’s championship
FFR trying to avoid paying coach who failed in his efforts to restore Gallic flair and pride
Glen Killane, MD of Eir Sport and Eir TV, on bringing Premier League, rugby and UFC to Irish viewers, and the tech companies moving into the television space
Even if skill levels have not always dazzled, anticipation and tension rarely disappoint
Should France thrive in Six Nations ex-coach’s tenure will be cast in even harsher light
France team have staged a ‘discreet’ rebellion against coach ahead of New Zealand game
Ireland outhalf’s former team-mate Bernard Le Roux aims to put Dubliner under pressure
Modern side a more practical version of the teams that lit up previous World Cups
Warren Gatland’s men overcome steep odds after England fail to convert superiority
Players from ethnic minorities will play key role for Les Bleus in tournament challenge
Former Ireland coach victim of a French club rugby coup from within
Wallabies denied a place in inaugural World Cup final as Les Bleus upset 1987 co-hosts
New Zealand become the first team to lift the Webb Ellis cup after beating the French 29-9
Despite failing to defeat Ireland in four years, winning the group is not beyond Les Bleus
Money talks and Mourad Boudjellal ’s millions are shouting loud for the European champions
Inconsistent selection and brutish, forward-orientated tactics testing the patience of the French fans
Six Nations drama largely exists outside Australian paradigm
With a World Cup year coming up, it seems as if games with France are going to define the Joe Schmidt years
Former Ireland coach takes over a shell of a club compared to the one which won its fourth and fifth French championships in 2005 and ‘06
Former Ireland coach has agreed a two year contract to preside over the recently relegated Basque club
Former Springbok World Cup winning captain in Ireland to launch One Young World Summit and take in Saracens game against Ulster
Grand Slam denying defeat in 1982 epitomises Ireland’s problems in Paris
Holders Toulon lead the way as only the super rich can afford twin trophy pursuit
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