Person: Alexandre Lapandry

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Ulster finish their Champions Cup campaign in disappointing fashion

Ulster finished their disappointing European Champions Cup season in downbeat fashion as Bordeaux-Begles secured a hard-earned but deserved 26-22 victory at the Kingspan Stadium.

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Para returns to make Clermont a stronger force

Defeat at home to Clermont last weekend has prompted Anthony Foley to make four changes to his staring side, but his opposite number has also made four changes.

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France get the jump on Ireland - in the rankings

France jumped ahead of Ireland in the IRB’s World Rankings following Saturday’s narrow victory over Scotland.

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Sweeping change for France as seven players swapped

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Blues short in game of inches

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Ulster hoping to finally end French resistance

Farrell stays cool as Sarries steal vital victory over Biarritz

PETER STRINGER’S Saracens are on the brink of a place in the Heineken Cup quarter-finals, after England new boy Owen Farrell kept his nerve to kick them to a 20-16 victory over Biarritz in Pool 5.

Mon, 16 Jan, 2012

Clermont subject Italians to 12-try thrashing

Aironi 0 Clermont 82

Sat, 14 Jan, 2012

Lievremont apologises for comments made after Italy match

France coach Marc Lievremont today admitted his regret at an outburst following Saturday's defeat by Italy in which he suggested several players may not represent Les Bleus again.

Tue, 15 Mar, 2011

Lievremont rings the changes for Wales clash

France coach Marc Lievremont has made five changes for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations finale against Wales in Paris.

Tue, 15 Mar, 2011

Players lacked guts, moans Lievremont

FRANCE coach Marc Lievremont said he was at a “dead end” following Saturday’s shock defeat by Italy in the Six Nations.

Tue, 15 Mar, 2011

Lievremont shakes up line-up after Italy upset

Sebastien Chabal was one of six players dropped from the France squad tonight as coach Marc Lievremont held true to his promise of making changes following yesterday’s defeat to Italy.

Sun, 13 Mar, 2011

Leinster welcome back O’Driscoll and Heaslip

ON the injury front, no news is normally good news.

Sat, 18 Dec, 2010

O’Driscoll and Heaslip in for Leinster, Clermont make two changes

Brian O’Driscoll and Jamie Heaslip have been named in the Leinster team for Saturday’s Heineken Cup clash with Clermont at the Aviva Stadium, although Heaslip’s inclusion is pending a late fitness test following the warm-up.

Fri, 17 Dec, 2010

Cotter: We must find a solution at breakdown

CLERMONT Auvergne coach Vern Cotter has urged his side to lift their game another notch in anticipation of an improved Leinster performance for Saturday’s Heineken Cup showdown at the Aviva Stadium.

Fri, 17 Dec, 2010

O’Driscoll out of Clermont tie

Brian O’Driscoll has failed to make the Leinster squad for Sunday’s Heineken Cup clash with ASM Clermont Auvergne at the Stade Marcel Michelin (kick-off 3pm).

Fri, 10 Dec, 2010

Leinster have history on their side

THERE isn’t much in the way of history between Leinster and Clermont Auvergne, but what little there is will always remain a source of some satisfaction for the Irish province.

Fri, 09 Apr, 2010

French on track as Azzurri outclassed

FRANCE defence coach Dave Ellis was delighted with his side’s six-try show against Italy as Les Bleus remained on course for the Grand Slam.

Mon, 15 Mar, 2010

France stroll to expected win against Italians

France 46 Italy 20

Sun, 14 Mar, 2010

More changes for France

France’s injury problems continue with the news that Fulgence Ouedraogo and Sylvain Marconnet have been replaced by Alexandre Lapandry and Clement Baiocco respectively.

Sat, 20 Feb, 2010

Clermont inflict bonus-point defeat on Leicester

Clermont Auvergne 40 Leicester 30

Sun, 13 Dec, 2009

French make four changes for All Blacks Test

France coach Marc Lievremont today made four changes to his squad for Saturday’s Test against New Zealand in Marseille.

Sun, 22 Nov, 2009

Gatland has no fear of physical Pumas’ pack

WALES boss Warren Gatland has given short shrift to claims that Argentina possess the most revered scrummaging unit in world rugby.

Wed, 18 Nov, 2009

Phillips injury scare for Wales

MIKE PHILLIPS handed Wales an injury scare during Ospreys 25-24 Heineken Cup Pool Three victory over Clermont Auvergne at the Liberty Stadium yesterday.

Mon, 19 Oct, 2009

Ospreys chalk up first Cup win

Ospreys 25 Clermont Auvergne 24

Sun, 18 Oct, 2009

Rising star Burke gets chance to show class

ANDREW BURKE gets a chance to prove his credentials as a potentially top-class out-half when he makes his first appearance for Ireland U-20 against France at Dubarry Park tonight (7.30pm).

Fri, 06 Feb, 2009