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Latest: French Rugby Federation expect Ireland match to go ahead

Ireland’s Six Nations’ trip to Paris next weekend is on course to go ahead as scheduled despite concern over the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

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French lieutenants: Who is in charge of French World Cup squad?

No room at the top — touch of farce as France load up on off-field leaders after a disappointing Six Nations. But who is really in charge, asks James Harrington

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World Cup hopes the furthest thing from Dillane’s mind

There was no doubting the satisfaction Joe Schmidt took from the heights Ireland scaled against France last Sunday, and yet the Kiwi coach wasn’t slow in pointing out how the collective performance fell off a cliff towards the end.

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France v Ireland: Five talking points

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Peter O’Mahony: Doubters make France 'more dangerous'

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Peter O’Mahony: French can feed off doubts

France go with rookie half-back pairing for New Zealand test

France have named inexperienced half-back duo Anthony Belleau and Antoine Dupont in the starting XV to face New Zealand tomorrow.

Fri, 10 Nov, 2017

Glasgow Warriors v Munster - European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 1 Round 5

Munster v Toulouse: How the sides compare

MUNSTER - Team news

Sat, 01 Apr, 2017

Ireland Rugby Squad Training and Press Conference

Dream of Top 14 move still burns brightly for Munster rugby star Simon Zebo

He can’t say exactly when or where it will come to pass but Simon Zebo is definitive about the fact that he will sever his link with Munster at some point before he retires and try his hand with a club in France.

Fri, 24 Feb, 2017

Gordon D’Arcy warns provinces face bleak European future

Ireland’s four provinces are facing an almost impossible task in their respective bids to push beyond the pool stages of the Champions Cup, never mind win it.

Wed, 14 Sep, 2016

In-form Olivier Giroud keeps focus on the big picture

Olivier Giroud confounded the doubters as France reached the Euro 2016 semi-finals — but the striker is savouring the victory rather than his man-of-the-match display against Iceland.

Tue, 05 Jul, 2016

Arsenal wait on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scan after injury against Barcelona

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is to undergo a scan to determine the severity of the injury he suffered against Barcelona on Tuesday night.

Fri, 26 Feb, 2016

Irish players no longer dream of Paris wins

There was a point in the Irish rugby timeline when even the idea of beating France in Paris was outside the logic of all but the criminally optimistic.

Sat, 13 Feb, 2016

Double hit of Jefferson Poirot and Uini Atonio set to blast Ireland

France will blast Ireland with the “double hit” of new props Jefferson Poirot and Uini Atonio in tomorrow’s Six Nations battle in Paris, according to Guy Noves.

Fri, 12 Feb, 2016

French problems run deeper than latest flop

A meeting of mopeds and Ferraris.

Mon, 19 Oct, 2015

French planning to ‘hunt down’ Johnny Sexton

He may have packed his bags and left Paris for good, but Jonathan Sexton continues to hold a fascination for the French, some of whom have made no secret of their intent to target the Ireland number ten ahead of Sunday’s Pool D meeting between the sides in Cardiff.

Thu, 08 Oct, 2015

Divided loyalties but Uini Atonio living the dream with France

Uini Atonio has a great story and he tells it well.

Thu, 08 Oct, 2015

Iain Henderson: I’m only getting started

He has been the breakthrough sensation on Joe Schmidt’s Ireland team this past two months or so, but Iain Henderson believes he is only ambling through the foothills of his potential as he prepares for the biggest game of his young life this weekend.

Wed, 07 Oct, 2015

Ireland will take on France at flair game, says Simon Zebo

Ireland are ready to fight flair with flair to beat France and avoid defending champions New Zealand in the World Cup quarter-finals, according to Simon Zebo.

Wed, 07 Oct, 2015

Report: Woodward in frame for France job

Clive Woodward wants to replace Philippe Saint-Andre as head coach of France, according to reports in the French press.

Mon, 18 May, 2015

Stuart Lancaster wants England fans to provide final push

Stuart Lancaster has urged Twickenham to will England to victory tomorrow evening as he prepares to order his RBS 6 Nations title hopefuls to carry the game to France.

Fri, 20 Mar, 2015

Bastareaud on the bench as Saint-Andre rings the changes

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has relegated powerful centre Mathieu Bastareaud to the bench for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations clash against Wales in Paris.

Thu, 26 Feb, 2015

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has relegated powerful centre Mathieu Bastareaud to the bench for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations clash against Wales in Paris.

Wed, 25 Feb, 2015

Joe Schmidt has no injuries worries for showdown with France

Evidence of Ireland’s ultimately easy win in Rome was apparent yesterday with a reassuringly light injury list and with it the promise of some big-name returnees for Saturday’s RBS Six Nations visit of France to Dublin.

Tue, 10 Feb, 2015

Wenger: Henry will be back at Arsenal

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed Thierry Henry will “certainly” return to the club in some capacity in the future.

Tue, 02 Dec, 2014

France denied victory by late goal in World Cup warm-up

France were held to a 1-1 draw with Paraguay after a dramatic finish to Les Bleus’ penultimate warm-up game for the World Cup.

Mon, 02 Jun, 2014

Zidane wanted to be France coach

French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet claims he turned down an approach from Zinedine Zidane to succeed Laurent Blanc as national coach in 2012.

Tue, 15 Apr, 2014

Farrell expects French backlash

Andy Farrell is backing England to snatch the 2014 RBS 6 Nations title from Ireland’s grasp — with a little help from old foes France.

Sat, 15 Mar, 2014

O’Brien: We can beat anyone on earth

Listening to Sean O’Brien talk yesterday was good for the soul.

Tue, 11 Mar, 2014

Sexton staying cool and focused as Ireland look to make history

Nobody that has followed the ascent of Johnny Sexton, from rookie to one of the premier out-halves in world rugby, will have been surprised to learn that he isn’t running away from Ireland’s dreadful record in France.

Tue, 11 Mar, 2014

Goodbye, not au revoir: O’Driscoll proves an inspiration as Ireland ready for cauldron

Ireland 46 Italy 7

Mon, 10 Mar, 2014

Sweeping change for France as seven players swapped

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has made seven changes to his team for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations clash against Scotland at Murrayfield.

Thu, 06 Mar, 2014

Rampant Wales bounce back

Reigning champions Wales put their RBS 6 Nations title bid back on track with a Millennium Stadium mauling of France that ended Les Bleus’ Grand Slam hopes.

Sat, 22 Feb, 2014

Wales bounce back to crush France

Reigning champions Wales put their RBS 6 Nations title bid back on track with a Millennium Stadium mauling of France that ended Les Bleus’ Grand Slam hopes.

Fri, 21 Feb, 2014

France still undefeated after second-half try parade

France 30 Italy 10

Sun, 09 Feb, 2014

French squeeze past England to win Six Nations opener

France 26 England 24

Sat, 01 Feb, 2014

Patience of French public has its limits

France head coach Philippe Saint-Andre insists the post-2011 World Cup rebuilding phase is over as he targets a critical RBS 6 Nations victory over England today.

Sat, 01 Feb, 2014

France through to World Cup in controversial style again

France progressed to the World Cup finals amid more play-off controversy as they beat Ukraine 3-0 to complete a stunning comeback in Paris.

Tue, 19 Nov, 2013

Wales end dismal run with Paris victory

France 6 Wales 16

Sat, 09 Feb, 2013

Michalak retained as France ring changes for Wallabies clash

Frederic Michalak was today retained at fly-half for France as coach Philippe Saint-Andre made several changes ahead of Saturday’s clash with Australia in Paris.

Thu, 08 Nov, 2012

Deschamps new France coach

Didier Deschamps last night agreed to take on one of the toughest tasks in internatinoal football after he agreed to become the new France coach.

Mon, 09 Jul, 2012

Nasri heads roll of shame after France Euro exit

The French Football Federation (FFF) have opened disciplinary proceedings against four members of France’s Euro 2012 squad.

Wed, 04 Jul, 2012

Quartet to face French disciplinary committee

The French Football Federation have opened disciplinary proceedings against four members of France’s Euro 2012 squad.

Tue, 03 Jul, 2012

Le Graet: Samir’s behaviour ‘intolerable’

French Football Federation president Noel le Graet has labelled Samir Nasri’s behaviour “intolerable” after the midfielder’s alleged foul-mouthed rant at a journalist following Les Bleus’ Euro 2012 exit.

Mon, 25 Jun, 2012

French Football head criticises Nasri's 'intolerable' behaviour

Sun, 24 Jun, 2012

Failure not an option for French

FRANCE have been amongst the most impressive teams in Euro 2012 so far but the beauty of tournament football is that Laurent Blanc’s carefully constructed plans could fall apart if they lose to Sweden in Kiev tonight.

Tue, 19 Jun, 2012

Euro 2012 Newsfile

Ireland

Sat, 09 Jun, 2012

Blanc: Rio axe not down to ‘football reasons’

Stewart Downing insists the backlash against Rio Ferdinand’s snub had not hurt England’s Euro 2012 build-up, as Laurent Blanc waded into the controversy.

Fri, 08 Jun, 2012

Meet the referees

Find out some more about the decisive who could make or break dreams.

Tue, 05 Jun, 2012

Hodgson confident over Parker fitness

England manager Roy Hodgson has played down fears about the fitness of Scott Parker and is optimistic his squad will all be in good shape for their opening Euro 2012 fixture against France.

Fri, 01 Jun, 2012