France Rugby

Steve Borthwick’s side welcome France in Six Nations after opening round defeat in Dublin

Romain Ntamack’s deserved sending-off could have big consequences for France

The Counter Ruck Podcast: What does Ireland’s win over England mean for hopes of a record third title in a row?

Welsh losing run continues as Les Bleus prove too strong

Despite injuries and tough away trips Fabien Galthié‘s side have enough quality to beat everyone if they keep themselves focused

Outhalf Ntamack returns at outhalf for the first time in almost 18 months

This team can cement its claims to being Ireland’s greatest team of all time with a championship win

Great champions from Novak Djokovic to France’s gifted scrumhalf find ways to make adversity their ally

Pressure is on Fabien Galthié to deliver title that has eluded Les Bleus too often

The Six Nations nurses many suckling calves, the numbers are staggering

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend names uncapped New Zealand-born outhalf Fergus Burke in his squad

Eight-year agreement deepens Qatar’s role in the sport ahead of inaugural Nations Championship next year

Former Munster player was convicted of failing to prevent a crime, and given a four-year sentence, with two years suspended

‘She can sleep tonight knowing she was believed,’ says lawyer after Denis Coulson and Chris Farrell found guilty of roles in gang rape

Les Bleus beat Los Pumas 37-23 at Stade de France

Gatland’s side face a huge task as they try and avoid going a full calendar year without a Test win for the first time since 1937

Thomas Ramos kicks 15 points as Fabien Galthie’s side hold firm in a nerve-wracking finale

There’s something about a November clash in Paris and all the more so on a Saturday night

Pair missed game against Ireland due to concussion

The Toulouse secondrower was born in Dublin and could make debut, as Antoine Dupont returns

If Ireland adopt same defensive system, New Zealand and Argentina will carve that failing rushing defensive system apart

The Counter Ruck Podcast

Everything you need to know about the upcoming rugby season

Alleged assault took place on Sunday following France’s Test match against Argentina

Research Lives: Dr Mathilde Colombié, consultant nuclear medicine physician, St Vincent’s University Hospital

Two players started the first Test against Argentina in Mendoza last Saturday where alleged incident took place

French Rugby Federation launches investigation into Toulon fullback’s comment

Former under 20 international accused, along with two co-defendants, of gang raping woman in Bordeaux after rugby match in March 2017

Despite qualifying for Ireland, the France-born centre moves to the Top 14 in a bid to earn a cap for the country of his birth

Among the influences on Saturday’s European Champions Cup semi-final between Leinster and Northampton will be a unique factor: the venue

Couple of purple patches for French proved important in match at Queen’s University Belfast

Frisch joined province in bid to play for Ireland but has opted to declare for country of his birth

It is something I have been preaching for years, into far too many sets of deaf ears inside Australian rugby

New defence coach Declan Danaher has already had an impact but more work needed to sharpen attack

New head coach takes plenty of positives from opening defeat against France

A ferocious defensive effort saw Ireland make 175 tackles in Le Mans

Player was just 16 when assimilating into Ireland Sevens squad and 18 when handed first contract

Opponents think they have Ireland’s number; Andy Farrell needs to figure out what to do next

France look to have turned a corner while Scotland continue to have an over-inflated view of their performances

Irish players dominate the best team after winning the championship