French await Dettori contact before approval
French racing authority France Galop has said it is awaiting further contact from Frankie Dettori concerning a "medical" matter if the rider's application for a renewed licence is to be approved.
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Celestial Halo returning to France
Celestial Halo will return to France for a crack at the French Champion Hurdle at Auteuil in three weeks after his thrilling victory in the Prix La Barka at the weekend.
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France a no-Fly zone for Hurricane
Willie Mullins has decided against a bid for the French Champion Hurdle with Hurricane Fly.
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Breen takes third at La Baule Derby
Tipperary rider Shane Breen claimed third place and an €8,000 prize in the famous five-star La Baule Derby in France on Saturday.
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Trinh-Duc out of France squad for New Zealand tour
Montpellier out-half Francois Trinh-Duc has been left out of the France squad for their summer tour of New Zealand.
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Trainer Murphy making the move to France
Cheltenham Festival-winning trainer Ferdy Murphy is to relocate to France from his North Yorkshire stables.
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Brailsford backing for Froome in Le Tour
Chris Froome will lead Team Sky's charge at this year's Tour de France, team principal Dave Brailsford reiterated today.
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Barnes and Conlon help Ireland to another win
Ireland beat France 5-3 in today's Elite International meeting at the National Stadium in Dublin.
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Nevin and Ward out of second bout with France
Olympic silver medalist John Joe Nevin and current European champion Joe Ward are out of tomorrow's Elite international with France after picking up hand injuries in last night's 10-0 victory over the French at the Rochestown Park Hotel in Cork.
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Ireland dominant over France in Cork
Ireland recorded a shut out 10-0 victory over France in Friday night's Elite international at the Rochestown Park Hotel in Cork.
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Moylette to miss Elite double-header
Ireland head coach Billy Walsh has confirmed that current European light-welterweight champion Ray Moylette is out of the weekend's double header of Elite internationals after picking up a neck injury.
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Ioane quitting Reds for France
Australia winger Digby Ioane is to leave the Queensland Reds and move to a French club at the end of the Super Rugby season.
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UCI defends lack of action on Armstrong
The International Cycling Union has defended its actions after it was confirmed that Lance Armstrong returned test samples with traces of corticosteroids four times during the 1999 Tour de France.
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Taylor slams Platinum One over Cork cancellation
Katie Taylor's father and Ireland team trainer Pete has lashed out at the decision to cancel an Ireland Elite boxing international series.
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Rooney off to PSG?
Des Cahill reports that sources in France say Wayne Rooney is on his way to PSG
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Murray to meet Ferrer in Sony Open final
Britain's Andy Murray fought back for a 6-7 6-1 6-2 win over France's Richard Gasquet to reach the final of the Sony Open where he will face Spaniard David Ferrer on Sunday.
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IABA cancel Belfast clash with France
The IABA has announced that the boxing international between Ireland and France planned for The Odyssey Arena in Belfast on 5 May has been cancelled.
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France defeat Scotland but claim Wooden Spoon
France finally collected their first win of the RBS 6 Nations campaign as two quickfire tries proved decisive in a 23-16 victory over Scotland. But the result was not enough to prevent them claiming the championship's Wooden Spoon.
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As it happened: Six Nations Super Saturday
Relive Ireland's defeat to Italy, Wales' win over England, and France's victory over Scotland, with our live text commentary.
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Six Nations Preview: France v Scotland
Scotland have a rare and beautiful opportunity against France this weekend, writes Tadhg Peavoy.