Person: Jean-Marc Doussain

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Leinster face old European royalty as Munster pitted against France’s finest

Rugby’s Champions Cup draw has always had a tendency to slip under the radar and the absence of anything that could be confidently construed as the definitive ‘pool of death’ won’t have done anything to bump the latest edition up the list of sports news headlines.

Munster and Leinster savour sweet scent of two Champions Cup semi-finals

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Munster v Toulouse: How the sides compare

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Regrets? Connacht will have a few

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Andrew Trimble: ‘To get the best out of myself on the pitch I need to be confrontational’

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Jean-Marc Doussain talks up Irish half-back combination

Scarlets deny Toulon bonus point

Champions Cup: Toulon were made to battle hard by Scarlets before starting their Champions Cup defence with a 28-18 victory at Stade Felix Mayol.

Mon, 20 Oct, 2014

The day Penney’s plan hit the jackpot

Munster 47 Toulouse 23

Mon, 07 Apr, 2014

Munster boost as O’Mahony given all-clear

Munster have been given a boost ahead of today’s Heineken Cup quarter-final against Toulouse after captain Peter O’Mahony was included in Rob Penney’s team to face the four-time champions at Thomond Park (1:30pm).

Sat, 05 Apr, 2014

Schmidt: O'Driscoll 'would make top coach'

Brian O’Driscoll has all the attributes to forge a first-class coaching career, according to Ireland boss Joe Schmidt.

Mon, 17 Mar, 2014

After the farewell, will Ireland now fare well?

We have become programmed to expect the worst when we travel to Paris in the spring but mercifully this Irish team failed to read the script and accept the inevitable.

Mon, 17 Mar, 2014

France desperate for pain relief

No wonder the Marquis de Sade was a Frenchman.

Thu, 13 Mar, 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

Saint-Andre warns Ireland

Scotland 17 France 19

Mon, 10 Mar, 2014

France pull back victory with seconds to spare

Scotland suffered last-gasp heartache as France snatched a 19-17 RBS 6 Nations win after Jean-Marc Doussain kicked the winning penalty at Murrayfield with just 90 seconds left.

Sat, 08 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

Saint-Andre happy despite late red card

France 30 Italy 10

Mon, 10 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

French public demand panache

If the French president Francois Hollande has been sweating under the pressure of public scrutiny over the last couple of weeks, it is nothing to that felt by Phillipe Saint-Andre.

Fri, 31 Jan, 2014

Four Irish players in contention for European Player of the Year award

Four Irish players have been included on the longlist for the ERC European Player of the Year award for 2014.

Wed, 22 Jan, 2014

New Zealand secure hard-fought victory

New Zealand 24 France 9

Sat, 22 Jun, 2013

Win over Toulouse keeps Ospreys hopes alive

Ospreys 17 Toulouse 6

Sat, 15 Dec, 2012

Veteran Noves plots a quiet revolution

PERCEPTIONS can really mess with the head sometimes.

Sat, 12 Nov, 2011

Sheridan injury leaves Johnson plenty to ponder

ENGLAND prop Andrew Sheridan and French fly-half David Skrela hobbled home from the World Cup just as Samoa entered the fray with a resounding win and New Zealanders fretted about the back of prized asset Dan Carter.

Thu, 15 Sep, 2011

France's Skrela ruled out of World Cup

France fly-half David Skrela has joined England prop Andrew Sheridan in being ruled out of the Rugby World Cup with a shoulder injury.

Wed, 14 Sep, 2011

Not far off the perfect day

AFTER so pulsating a spectacle as this Heineken Cup semi-final, it is difficult to imagine how the final in Cardiff in just under three weeks will come anywhere close to matching it.

Mon, 02 May, 2011

Leinster class shines through in semi-final showdown

Leinster 32 Toulouse 23

Sat, 30 Apr, 2011

Toulouse? Almost too tight to call

FORGET the bookmakers’ odds that would have you believe Leinster are set to cruise to victory over Toulouse at the Aviva Stadium today (3.30pm) because this Heineken Cup semi-final is set to be one hell of a scrap.

Sat, 30 Apr, 2011

Jauzion and Dusautoir on bench for Toulouse

Toulouse coach Guy Novès has made four changes to his side, from the one that defeated Biarritz in their Heineken Cup quarter-final clash in San Sebastian, for tomorrow’s last four match with Leinster at the Aviva Stadium, kick-off 3.30pm.

Fri, 29 Apr, 2011

Toulouse win thriller for right to face Leinster

Biarritz 20 Toulouse 27

Sun, 10 Apr, 2011

Ruddock’s men have no answer to French power

A MASSIVE French pack brought Ireland’s winning start to the Under 20 Six Nations to an abrupt end at Dubarry Park last night.

Sat, 12 Feb, 2011