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Munster add academy out-half to Champions Cup squad to ease injury problems

Munster have moved to ease their fly-half problems by adding academy number 10 Ben Healy to their Heineken Champions Cup squad.

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What’s a World Cup without French drama and derision?

Ah, France. A rugby cliche-magnet, if ever there was one.

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Few do Rugby World Cup drama quite like the feuding French

James Harrington Pool C quarter-final qualification was decided last weekend but, with reports of another Rugby World Cup mutiny in the French camp, it’s easy to forget there’s still one key match to play, assuming it does not fall victim to Typhoon Hagibis.

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Laporte steps up O'Gara chase for France

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We’ve nothing to lose against Ireland, says Gaël Fickou

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Julien Marchand believes Toulouse can spring surprise

14 hours on a flight and cup quarters are still up in the air

It is fascinating from a collisions point of view watching Ma’a Nonu, pictured, and Mathieu Bastareaud. How will Munster check them, asks Ronan O’Gara

Fri, 30 Mar, 2018

Toulon sweat on Guirado

Toulon coach Fabien Galthie is hopeful that French captain Guilhem Guirado will be fit for Saturday’s Champions Cup showdown against Munster at Thomond Park.

Tue, 27 Mar, 2018

Cian Healy gutted to let the lads down

Devastation is a strong word to use in a mere sporting context, but it is one Cian Healy opted for yesterday as he contemplated the three-week ban handed to him in December for an ugly incident in Leinster’s Dublin defeat of Exeter Chiefs.

Fri, 02 Feb, 2018

Simon Easterby dismisses fears of more French cheap shots

Ireland won't fear any repeat of the cheap shots shipped in the Stade de France two years ago when they return to the French capital for the first time since for this year’s Six Nations opener.

Tue, 30 Jan, 2018

France squad struggling with gastroenteritis outbreak ahead of Ireland opener

Meanwhile, Joe Schmidt has no injury concerns ahead of the trip to Paris.

Mon, 29 Jan, 2018

Toulon suffer defeat in Bath

Anthony Watson scored two sparkling tries in front of England boss Eddie Jones as Bath produced some champagne rugby to down French heavyweights Toulon.

Sat, 16 Dec, 2017

Raphael Lakafia and Racing pair boost French squad

France have called up Stade Français back-row Raphael Lakafia to replace Damien Chouly ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations clash with Ireland.

Tue, 21 Feb, 2017

Ben Youngs calls for rebuilding Twickenham into a fortress

Ben Youngs has urged England to continue rebuilding Twickenham into a fortress as they stand on the brink of a team-record 15th successive Test victory.

Sat, 04 Feb, 2017

Ireland v New Zealand - Autumn International

Yes, there is honour in defeat

Now that was a test match. Saturday’s game in Lansdowne Road had everything — mesmerising skills, unrelenting physicality, and unwavering commitment.

Mon, 21 Nov, 2016

Luke Fitzgerald return boosts Leinster hopes

Luke Fitzgerald will return to action as Leinster play out the most eagerly anticipated derby against Connacht in their history in Galway on Saturday.

Tue, 22 Mar, 2016

Three key issues that will decide intriguing Scotland finale

The Hardie boys smell a famous victory... 

Sat, 19 Mar, 2016

Greig Laidlaw wants to finish on a high

Scotland 29 France 18: Scotland skipper Greig Laidlaw has urged his team to finish their Six Nations campaign with a flourish in Dublin.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2016

In-form Wales go top as France flop

Wales 19 France 10: Wales moved to the top of the RBS 6 Nations by beating France 19-10 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.

Sat, 27 Feb, 2016

Sean O’Brien ruled out of Ireland's clash with England

Ireland props Cian Healy and Mike Ross will join Joe Schmidt’s Six Nations squad this week but the head coach has confirmed Sean O’Brien is definitely out of the February 27 clash with England at Twickenham.

Tue, 16 Feb, 2016

Joe Schmidt admits Ireland's Six Nations dream is almost over

Joe Schmidt has admitted Ireland have only a "very, very outside chance" of now retaining their Six Nations title.

Mon, 15 Feb, 2016

Plenty for Ireland to stew over and little time to find recipe before England clash

France 10 Ireland 9: With a Six Nations championship defence all but over after two outings, Ireland’s ambitions no longer concern three titles in-a-row but how to avoid a third successive game without winning.

Mon, 15 Feb, 2016

Guy Noves tells his young side to stay grounded

France coach Guy Noves has urged his young team to keep themselves grounded after winning their opening two Six Nations matches.

Mon, 15 Feb, 2016

Sean O’Brien and Dave Kearney to miss England trip

Ireland look set to be without Sean O’Brien and Dave Kearney for their Twickenham clash with England in two weeks as Joe Schmidt’s injury list lengthened further on a bruising day in Paris.

Mon, 15 Feb, 2016

Rory Best: We missed a massive opportunity

Rory Best admitted Ireland blew a "massive opportunity" for victory in France that could well end their hopes of a third consecutive RBS 6 Nations title.

Sat, 13 Feb, 2016

Ireland lose by the slimmest of margins in France

Ireland's five-match unbeaten run against France came to a punishing end as Guy Noves' side edged home a tight Six Nations encounter at Stade de France today.

Sat, 13 Feb, 2016

Ireland v Wales - RBS Six Nations Rugby Championship 2016

Three key issues as Ireland seek to capitalise on French weaknesses

Donal Lenihan looks ahead to Ireland's clash with France.

Sat, 13 Feb, 2016

How France and Ireland compare

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Sat, 13 Feb, 2016

Bernard Jackman: Experimental French side sure to cause Joe Schmidt a few problems

I wonder what Guy Noves must be thinking this week as he prepares to pit himself against Joe Schmidt for the first time in international battle.

Thu, 11 Feb, 2016

Leinster boss Leo Cullen ‘disappointed’ as prop Healy faces two weeks out for striking

Following an independent disciplinary hearing in London yesterday, Leinster prop Cian Healy was handed a two-week suspension for striking Toulon’s Guilhem Guirado in the province’s European Rugby Champions Cup encounter with the Top 14 outfit on December 13.

Fri, 01 Jan, 2016

Sean O’Brien’s three-year deal boosts Leinster

There was no fluttering of eyelids to foreign suitors this time.

Wed, 23 Dec, 2015

RC Toulon v Leinster - European Rugby Champions Cup - Pool 5 Round 3

Leo Cullen backs misfiring Leinster and Johnny Sexton to bounce back

Leo Cullen has backed Jonathan Sexton and the rest of his Leinster team to turn the corner after three European defeats that leave them all but out of the Champions Cup reckoning ahead of Toulon’s visit to the Aviva Stadium tomorrow. 

Fri, 18 Dec, 2015

The game looks up for Leinster

Toulon 24 Leinster 9: Leinster’s falling stock gathered pace on the European market on the shores of the Mediterranean yesterday evening with a third straight Pool 5 loss all but condemning the three-time champions to an early exit come January.

Mon, 14 Dec, 2015

We’ll need Sexton at his influential best

The issues and decisions that will impact tomorrow’s tournament-defining clash with France...

Sun, 11 Oct, 2015

Ponderous French crack Canucks as Ireland loom

France 41 Canada 18: Another comfortable margin on the scoreboard for France, but doubts hang over Philippe Saint-Andre’s side ahead of their final Pool D encounter with Ireland on Sunday week after a workmanlike defeat of Canada in stadium:mk last night.

Fri, 02 Oct, 2015

England secure nervy win over French

Anthony Watson scored two tries and Jonny May also crossed as England opened preparations for the World Cup with an edgy 19-14 victory over France at Twickenham.

Sat, 15 Aug, 2015

Three things Leinster need to do to beat Toulon

Leinster can have the beating of Toulon if they can get it right in three areas, says Bernard Jackman.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2015

France announce team to face Ireland on Saturday

France have named their starting XV for the Six Nations match against Ireland on Saturday evening.

Wed, 11 Feb, 2015

Money not the sole cause of Toulon success

Come Sunday the veins under Cedric Abellon’s war paint will be throbbing.

Fri, 17 Oct, 2014

Australia make it three from three against France

Australia wrapped up a series whitewash over France with a comprehensive 39-13 victory in the third and final Test at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney.

Sat, 21 Jun, 2014

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.

Tue, 11 Mar, 2014

French coach Saint-Andre recalls Michalak

France head coach Philippe Saint-André has dropped Francois Trinh-Duc for Saturday’s meeting with Ireland at the Aviva Stadium with the unpredictable Freddie Michalak returning to the number 10 jersey.

Thu, 07 Mar, 2013

Hartley not bothered by underdogs tag

NORTHAMPTON captain Dylan Hartley wasted no time in claiming the tag of underdog for his side’s Heineken Cup final date against Leinster.

Mon, 02 May, 2011

Leinster to face Northampton in Heineken Cup final

Northampton 23 Perpignan 7

Sun, 01 May, 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

Chabal keeps his place for trip to Italy

Sebastien Chabal has retained his place in the France XV for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations clash in Italy.

Tue, 08 Mar, 2011

Poitrenaud to face Ireland

France coach Marc Lievremont has made only one change to his team to face Ireland in the RBS 6 Nations on Sunday.

Tue, 08 Feb, 2011

Two out for France

France number eight Imanol Harinordoquy has been dropped from the squad for next weekend’s Test with Australia.

Sun, 21 Nov, 2010

Chabal back for Les Bleus

Sebastien Chabal has been recalled to the France XV for Saturday’s Test against Argentina in Montpellier.

Tue, 16 Nov, 2010

Home turf no hiding place for Perpignan

Perpignan 14 Munster 37

Sun, 20 Dec, 2009

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