France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has called up Toulouse wing Maxime Medard and Perpignan lock Sebastien Vahaamahina to his squad ahead of the RBS 6 Nations clash with Ireland.

Toulon centre Mathieu Bastareaud has been recalled to France’s preliminary RBS 6 Nations squad but there is no place for Toulouse winger Maxime Medard.

FRENCH ace Julien Malzieu says France must “be creative” against Ireland today in Croke Park.

Canada’s troubled foreign minister has resigned after it emerged today that he left secret documents at his then girlfriend’s house.

STADE TOULOUSAIN are proud of their traditions and expect them to be respected and passed on.

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A FATHER who drugged his children’s tennis opponents, leading to a player’s death, was sentenced to eight years in prison after being convicted yesterday.

A retired soldier was going on trial in south-western France today for allegedly drugging his children's tennis rivals to worsen their game, leading to death in one player’s case.

THE young neo-Nazi who tried to assassinate the French president warned of his plans to cohorts on a British extremist Internet site.