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Fabien Galthie has led France to a second Six Nations title, after ending a 12-year drought in 2022

'Bad memories' spurred France to 6N glory - Galthie

France's heart-breaking defeat in the 2023 World Cup quarter-finals and last year's Six Nations runners-up spot shaped their success in this year's tournament, head coach Fabien Galthie has said.

Rugby • 16 Mar

Antoine Dupont was helped from the pitch with what looks like a serious knee injury

Galthie furious after 'reprehensible' Dupont incident

France head coach Fabien Galthie has reacted furiously to a potentially serious injury for his captain Antoine Dupont, following his side's 42-27 win against Ireland at Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 08 Mar

The French coach is expecting his side to be better soon

Expectations way below what Galthie expects from France

Fabien Galthie readily accepts that France "are not at the level we want to be" during what has proved to be a spluttering Guinness Six Nations campaign.

Rugby • 09 Mar 24

Cameron Woki comes in as one of two changes for France

Two changes for France while Darge comes in for Scots

Fabien Galthie has resisted the urge to make sweeping changes to his side after last week's Guinness Six Nations defeat to Ireland.

Rugby • 08 Feb 24

France lost their World Cup quarter-final to South Africa by a point

'Back to school' feel for World Cup final that wasn't

It was the World Cup final that never happened but France and Ireland will get a chance to duel it out on Friday week in Marseille.

Rugby • 24 Jan 24

Fabien Galthie (l) and Damian Penaud at the end of the quarter-final

'One point is nothing, but one point is everything'

France losing the rugby World Cup quarter-final to South Africa by one point is a scar the team will carry for the rest of their lives but they are building a side that will be stronger in the 2027 edition, coach Fabien Galthie said.

Rugby • 09 Nov 23

Bastien Chalureau has appealed the conviction

Chalureau call-up defended by French authorities

French authorities supported France national team coach Fabien Galthie over his decision to pick Bastien Chalureau, who in 2020 was convicted of a racially motivated assault, in his rugby World Cup squad.

Rugby • 04 Sep 23

Mohamed Haouas will not be considered for the French World Cup squad

France prop Haouas won't be in World Cup squad

France prop Mohamed Haouas will not be in the squad for this year's rugby World Cup after being found guilty of domestic violence, coach Fabien Galthie said.

Rugby • 07 Jun 23

Fabien Galthie: 'It is almost two years since we have lost. It is hard to take'

'We will have to spend the day with defeat' - Galthie

France boss Fabien Galthie claimed his side lacked energy and were tactically naïve in their Six Nations loss to Ireland.

Rugby • 11 Feb 23

France were 30-24 winners when the sides met in last year's Six Nations

Six Nations - Ireland v France: All you need to know

Kick-off time, team news and TV and radio coverage details ahead of Ireland v France in Round 2 of the Guinness Six Nations.

Rugby • 10 Feb 23

Fabien Galthié said huge improvement is required before France play Ireland

Galthié left with 'bitter taste' as France edge Italy

France head coach Fabien Galthié said he had been left with a "bitter taste" after his team opened their Guinness Six Nations defence with a nervy victory over Italy in Rome.

Rugby • 05 Feb 23

Galthie hails French triumph over Ireland

France's victory over Ireland in Paris on Saturday put them firmly on course for Six Nations success and delighted coach Fabien Galthie hailed his side's effort in the 30-24 triumph.

Fabien Galthie • 13 Feb 22

Andy Farrell: 'Our mental strength was very good'

Farrell: France worthy winners over Ireland

Andy Farrell was quick to congratulate France on a deserved Guinness Six Nations victory as they saw off a spirited Ireland comeback.

Rugby • 12 Feb 22

Fabien Galthie will sit out his side's trip to Italy

French boss Galthie to miss trip to Italy with Covid

France head coach Fabien Galthie has tested positive for Covid-19 and will not attend Sunday's Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy in Paris.

Rugby • 04 Feb 22

Scotland have now beaten England, France and Wales away in the last six months

'It's incredible' - Townsend delighted with road kills

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend praised the spirit of his hoodoo-busting side after they ended the Six Nations with a dramatic victory in France.

Rugby • 27 Mar 21

Wales left 'numb' after late Grand Slam drama in Paris

Wayne Pivac admitted Wales were left numb as a France try two minutes into injury time inflicted a 32-30 defeat and deprived them of a Guinness Six Nations Grand Slam.

Rugby • 21 Mar 21

Ireland are out of the running after just two games

Farrell: Remaining games now a test of character

Andy Farrell insists Ireland's approach to the rest of the Guinness Six Nations championship won't change despite losing their opening two games.

Rugby • 14 Feb 21

The France coach is looking at the bigger picture as they build towards the World Cup in 2023

France ticking boxes en route to greater goal - Galthie

France claimed their first win in Dublin in a decade by beating Ireland 15-13 in the Six Nations on Sunday, but coach Fabien Galthie said the achievement was nothing more than a stepping stone to a greater goal.

Rugby • 14 Feb 21

France not looking past their trip to Rome, insists Ollivon

France as 6N favourites is media talk, says Ollivon

Captain Charles Ollivon insists France do not consider themselves favourites for the Guinness Six Nations as he dismissed the suggestion as media hype.

Rugby • 27 Jan 21

The French coach will have the strongest possible squad to pick from

Deal with clubs ensures strongest French squad for 6N

France have reached an agreement with their clubs that means the internal politics that undermined their chances of winning the Autumn Nations Cup have been resolved for the Six Nations.

Rugby • 05 Jan 21

Damian Penaud replaces Teddy Thomas on the right wing

Penaud returns for Grand Slam-chasing France

France wing Damian Penaud will make his return from injury in Sunday's Six Nations game against Scotland as Fabien Galthie makes two changes to his starting line-up.

Rugby • 06 Mar 20

"I've named Fabien Galthié as coach", Bernard Laporte has told the French press

Fabien Galthié to become France coach after World Cup

Former France scrum half Fabien Galthié will replace Jacques Brunel as the country's head coach after this year's Rugby World Cup, French Rugby Federation chief Bernard Laporte has said.

Rugby • 28 Apr 19

Fabien Galthie