Thierry Henry's decision to leave the New York Red Bulls has reopened the possibility of the French forward returning to Arsenal.

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Jerry Flannery's expected inclusion in Ireland's World Cup squad tomorrow will end a battle with injury that left him "mentally broken".

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France coach Marc Lievremont has revealed it was Alexis Palisson's versatility that saw the Brive wing given the nod ahead of Julien Malzieu for Les Bleus' RBS 6 Nations clash against Ireland.

France coach Raymond Domenech has condemned the backlash against Thierry Henry following his part in the controversial goal which secured the country's World Cup qualification.

France have made four changes in personnel to their 23-man squad for the RBS 6 Nations Championship match against England at Twickenham on Sunday week.

Lassana Diarra has withdrawn from the France squad ahead of Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Romania.

Samir Nasri's transfer to Arsenal appeared to move a step closer on Monday evening after the midfielder reportedly announced a deal had been done with the Premier League club.

Andrew Trimble has insisted that Ireland clawed back some self-belief from their dramatic 26-21 RBS 6 Nations defeat by France.

Eddie O'Sullivan claims Ireland are ready to avenge their narrow Six Nations defeat to France when the rivals meet in Paris tomorrow.

Sebastien Chabal is adamant his iconic status off the pitch will not affect his performance on it when he lines up for France in the make-or-break World Cup clash against Ireland in Paris.

THOMAS CASTAIGNEDE admits it has been hard watching France endure a stuttering start to their RBS 6 Nations campaign as he prepares to make his tournament bow against Italy tomorrow.

Thomas Castaignede admits it has been hard watching France endure a stuttering start to their Six Nations campaign as he prepares to make his tournament bow against Italy on Saturday.

STRIKER David Trezeguet will sit out France’s visit to Dublin for the crucial Group Four qualifier in September.

ONE DEFEAT will put any of the contending teams in Group Four out of the World Cup, France striker David Trezeguet fears.

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France coach Bernard Laporte has made five changes in his squad ahead of their second RBS 6 Nations match against England at Twickenham on Sunday.

WALES have been given a major boost ahead of their opening Six Nations clash against world champions England with former skipper Martyn Williams declared fit to start.

France coach Roger Lemerre is facing up to a real possibility that star striker Thierry Henry may miss the World Cup because of a knee injury.