Ireland U20s pipped by France at JWC
Ireland have lost 9-8 to hosts France in their fifth place play-off semi-final at the Junior World Cup.
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Imperious All Blacks put France to the sword
New Zealand wrapped up the series and retained the Dave Gallaher Trophy by thrashing France 30-0 in Christchurch.
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Van der Walt takes early St Omer lead
South African Tjaart van der Walt took advantage of an early start to secure the lead after the opening day of the St Omer Open in northern France.
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Froome eyes many Tour de France victories
Chris Froome made clear on Wednesday that he has no intention of ever again playing second fiddle to compatriot and Sky team mate Bradley Wiggins on the Tour de France.
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Froome victorious in Criterium du Dauphine
Chris Froome navigated poor weather on the final stage of the Criterium du Dauphine to underline his status as Tour de France favourite with overall victory.
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Ireland U20s record second JWC win
Ireland Under-20s beat Fiji 46-3 to record their second win in Pool B of the IRB Junior World Championships in France.
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Cruden kicks All Blacks to win over France
New Zealand claimed a 23-13 win in the first Test of the series with France at Eden Park today.
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Kuznetsova sees off Kerber in France
Former French Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova is through to the quarter-finals in Paris after knocking out eighth seed Angelique Kerber at Roland Garros today.
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Ireland's Tong takes maiden international GP
Thirty-four-year-old Roland Tong won his first international dressage Grand Prix at Compiegne in northern France today riding Sarah and Keith Wrigley's Westphalian gelding Pompidou.
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Sharapova and Williams through in France
Maria Sharapova had no complaints about her schedule after finishing off Eugenie Bouchard 6-2 6-4 to reach the third round of the French Open.
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Wiggins ruled out of Tour de France
Defending champion Bradley Wiggins has withdrawn from the Tour de France after a chest infection and a knee injury left him unable to train.
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Dettori still hoping for Derby ride
Jockey Frankie Dettori still hopes to be able to ride at the Investec Derby meeting this weekend following a further meeting with France Galop officials yesterday.
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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 Mullins
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.