Person: Marc Andreu

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O’Mahony says Munster were wary of early onslaught but couldn’t stop it

In the raw aftermath of a second successive European semi-final defeat, there was very little a Munster captain could say to put a positive spin on yet another bitterly disappointing visit to the Champions Cup last four.

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Carter, Zebo on bench for semi-final clash

The team news ahead of Sunday’s Champions Cup semi-final.

Show me your defence and I’ll tell you what’s possible

From France to Fendalton: A new set of coaching goals

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Tommy O’Donnell, James Cronin and Ronan O’Mahony back for Racing return

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Johnny Sexton caught napping in race against the clock

Parisian palpitations over for Joe Schmidt as Johnny Sexton emerges unscathed

Johnny Sexton, to Joe Schmidt’s undoubted relief, was back on home soil last night, the Ireland fly-half’s body intact and his mind fully focused on next Sunday’s Six Nations showdown with England.

Mon, 23 Feb, 2015

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

Sexton on song with 15 points haul for Racing

Johnny Sexton came through Racing Metro’s Top 14 clash unscathed on Saturday and showed the kind of form that will give his international team-mates a massive boost.

Mon, 27 Jan, 2014

Sexton stays cool as gutsy Racing dig out crucial win

Racing Metro 13 ASM Clermont Auvergne 9

Mon, 14 Oct, 2013

Sexton kicks well as Racing pip Clermont

Racing Metro 13 Clermont Auvergne 9

Sun, 13 Oct, 2013

New Zealand secure hard-fought victory

New Zealand 24 France 9

Sat, 22 Jun, 2013

Sexton linked with move to Racing Metro

Ireland and Leinster flyhalf Jonathan Sexton may be on his way out of the province after this season with the Dubliner being linked with a move to French side Racing Metro.

Mon, 14 Jan, 2013

Late try a bonus for Ulster

Ulster 41 Castres 17

Sat, 13 Oct, 2012

Pienaar try sees Ulster snatch bonus point

Ulster 41 Castres 17

Fri, 12 Oct, 2012

Labit not going to roll over for Reds

CASTRES coach Laurent Labit warns his side will be no pushovers when they come to Thomond Park for Saturday’s Pool 1 Heineken Cup showdown with Munster.

Wed, 11 Jan, 2012

O'Gara wins it for Munster again with last-gasp drop goal

Castres 24 Munster 27

Sat, 19 Nov, 2011

Scarlets start European campaign with victory

Scarlets 31 Castres 23

Sat, 12 Nov, 2011

Hand fearsome France the initiative and they’ll bury us

1. The Tactical Battle

Sat, 12 Feb, 2011

Ouedraogo handed recall

Fulgence Ouedraogo earned a reprieve today when he was recalled to the France squad to face Australia by coach Marc Lievremont.

Tue, 23 Nov, 2010

Two changes for France

France coach Marc Lievremont has made two changes to his side to face Australia on Saturday, bringing flanker Fulgence Ouedraogo and full-back Jerome Porical into his starting line-up.

Tue, 23 Nov, 2010

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

Boks bring Six Nations champs back down to earth

South Africa 42 France 17

Sat, 12 Jun, 2010

Grand Slam glory for France

France 12 England 10

Sat, 20 Mar, 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

Lievremont plays down Bastareaud fitness fears

Marc Lievremont has reassured French fans that Mathieu Bastareaud is fit to face Italy and has only been named on the bench in order to allow him such much-needed rest.

Sat, 13 Mar, 2010

France must attack Italy from the off, warns Malzieu

FRANCE wing Julien Malzieu has urged his team-mates to attack from the word go against Italy on Sunday, insisting Les Bleus “do not have the right” to lose their penultimate RBS 6 Nations clash.

Sat, 13 Mar, 2010

France give first start to Andreu against Italy

FRANCE winger Marc Andreu will start for the first time in the Six Nations game against Italy on Sunday after coach Marc Lievremont made two changes to his team for the game at Stade de France.

Thu, 11 Mar, 2010

Bench role for Bastareaud

Mathieu Bastareaud will be on the bench when France continue their bid for an RBS 6 Nations grand slam against Italy on Sunday.

Wed, 10 Mar, 2010