France Rugby
Fin Smith to start at outhalf for England as Matthieu Jalibert swaps in for France
Jalibert replaces Romain Ntamack following his three-week suspension
France outhalf Romain Ntamack set to be available to play against Ireland after three-match suspension
Romain Ntamack will miss France’s Six Nations clash against England on Saturday
England team’s struggles remind me of Manchester United, says Wigglesworth
England attack coach Richard Wigglesworth expects both teams to turn corner after difficult run of results
England set to name both Smiths in starting XV for France Six Nations clash
Fin Smith to start at No 10 with Marcus Smith at fullback
England insist Antoine Dupont is ‘human’ but admit stopping him is a conundrum
Steve Borthwick’s side welcome France in Six Nations after opening round defeat in Dublin
Owen Doyle: England can question calls but must know referee didn’t cause Ireland’s win
Romain Ntamack’s deserved sending-off could have big consequences for France
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The Counter Ruck Podcast: What does Ireland’s win over England mean for hopes of a record third title in a row?
France kick-off Six Nations with emphatic win over Wales
Welsh losing run continues as Les Bleus prove too strong
Six Nations preview: France can win Grand Slam if they don’t lose their heads
Despite injuries and tough away trips Fabien Galthié‘s side have enough quality to beat everyone if they keep themselves focused
Romain Ntamack and Antoine Dupont join forces again for France at halfback
Outhalf Ntamack returns at outhalf for the first time in almost 18 months
Gerry Thornley: Odds are against Ireland completing Six Nations three-peat, this is my forecast
This team can cement its claims to being Ireland’s greatest team of all time with a championship win
Matt Williams: Think like Antoine Dupont to thrive in the Six Nations
Great champions from Novak Djokovic to France’s gifted scrumhalf find ways to make adversity their ally
Six Nations: Antoine Dupont’s return makes formidable France favourites
Pressure is on Fabien Galthié to deliver title that has eluded Les Bleus too often
Six Nations: If you strip away the brassy commerce and vulgar scalping there are storylines aplenty
The Six Nations nurses many suckling calves, the numbers are staggering
Auradou and Jegou named in France Six Nations squad after rape allegations dismissed
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend names uncapped New Zealand-born outhalf Fergus Burke in his squad
Qatar Airways agrees £80m sponsorship deal for rugby union’s Nations Championship
Eight-year agreement deepens Qatar’s role in the sport ahead of inaugural Nations Championship next year
Chris Farrell released by French side Oyonnax following conviction in connection with gang rape
Former Munster player was convicted of failing to prevent a crime, and given a four-year sentence, with two years suspended
Two Irish rugby players convicted over rape of woman in French hotel room
‘She can sleep tonight knowing she was believed,’ says lawyer after Denis Coulson and Chris Farrell found guilty of roles in gang rape
France beat Argentina to wrap up perfect Autumn series
Les Bleus beat Los Pumas 37-23 at Stade de France
Warren Gatland makes four changes to Wales starting team for South Africa clash
Gatland’s side face a huge task as they try and avoid going a full calendar year without a Test win for the first time since 1937
France end All Blacks’ winning run with thrilling Stade de France victory
Thomas Ramos kicks 15 points as Fabien Galthie’s side hold firm in a nerve-wracking finale
Gerry Thornley: France-New Zealand could be the best match of the Autumn Nations Series
There’s something about a November clash in Paris and all the more so on a Saturday night
All Blacks’ Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor return to start against France
Pair missed game against Ireland due to concussion
Joshua Brennan included in France squad for Autumn Series
The Toulouse secondrower was born in Dublin and could make debut, as Antoine Dupont returns
Matt Williams: Leinster’s defensive system is failing – Ireland must avoid same mistakes in November battles
If Ireland adopt same defensive system, New Zealand and Argentina will carve that failing rushing defensive system apart
Rugby fixtures 2024/2025: Ireland matches and major tournament dates for the season
Everything you need to know about the upcoming rugby season
French rugby players Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou charged with aggravated sexual assault in Argentina
Alleged assault took place on Sunday following France’s Test match against Argentina
A targeted touch to treat neuroendocrine tumours
Research Lives: Dr Mathilde Colombié, consultant nuclear medicine physician, St Vincent’s University Hospital
French rugby players Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou arrested over alleged sexual assault
Two players started the first Test against Argentina in Mendoza last Saturday where alleged incident took place
France suspend Melvyn Jaminet over social media post as minister calls for ‘zero tolerance of racism’
French Rugby Federation launches investigation into Toulon fullback’s comment
French rape trial of Denis Coulson adjourned after former rugby player sustains injuries in car crash
Former under 20 international accused, along with two co-defendants, of gang raping woman in Bordeaux after rugby match in March 2017
Antoine Frisch to leave Munster for Toulon
Despite qualifying for Ireland, the France-born centre moves to the Top 14 in a bid to earn a cap for the country of his birth
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