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Former France Sevens player Ethan Dumortier starts on the left wing in Rome

Dumortier handed France debut as Allan starts for Italy

Ethan Dumortier will make his debut for France when they begin their Six Nations title defence against Italy, who have named Tommaso Allan at out-half.

Rugby • 03 Feb 23

Bernard Laporte has self-suspended from all positions within World Rugby

WR refers Laporte case to independent ethics officer

World Rugby has referred Bernard Laporte's decision to suspend himself from duty to its independent ethics officer for review after the governing body's vice-chairman was handed a two-year suspended prison sentence on corruption charges.

Rugby • 14 Dec 22

Finn Russell offloads to Sione Tuipulotu for his first try against Argentina

Autumn Nations Series team of the week

It was a mixed bag of matches in round three of the Autumn Nations Series, with players from seven countries represented including Ireland and Georgia.

Rugby • 21 Nov 22

Ange Capuozzo scored two tries as Italy beat Australia for the first time

Autumn Nations Series team of the week

The Autumn Nations Series didn't disappoint on another incident-packed weekend of international action, with players from eight countries represented in our team of week as well as a Munster man.

Rugby • 14 Nov 22

Francois de Klerk of South Africa is tackled

France make it 12 straight wins as Springboks edged out

France extended their impressive winning run to 12 games when they tamed South Africa 30-26 at the Stade Velodrome after a nail-biting contest.

Rugby • 12 Nov 22

James Ryan impressed against the Springboks

Autumn Nations Series team of the week

Six Ireland players are included after their gripping win over world champions South Africa, with five other nations represented.

Rugby • 07 Nov 22

Gaelle Hermet scores France's fourth try

France maintain 100% record with first-half blitz

A stunning first-half display helped France claim a 28-8 victory over Scotland in the TikTok Women's Six Nations.

Rugby • 10 Apr 22

Ireland won their 12th Triple Crown in this year's Six Nations

Triple Crown sets up 'massive opportunity' - O'Gara

Ronan O'Gara believes Ireland can marry the best of both worlds on their summer tour of New Zealand.

Rugby • 23 Mar 22

Damian Penaud has returned after a positive Covid test

Penaud returns for France against England

France have restored Damian Penaud to the right wing for their Grand Slam match against England in Paris on Saturday.

Rugby • 18 Mar 22

James Ryan (L) tussles with Gael Fickou.

James Ryan rues 'indiscipline' in heat of French battle

Stand-in captain James Ryan admits indiscipline contributed to Ireland blowing their Guinness Six Nations Grand Slam hopes in Paris.

Rugby • 13 Feb 22

Johnny Sexton now has a genuine contender for the number 10 shirt in Joey Carbery.

Defeat to France can stand to Ireland in long term

Ireland may have lost in France but valuable lessons should be learned.

Rugby • 13 Feb 22

Andy Farrell talks to his players at the Stade de France on Friday morning

Farrell urges Irish to stay cool in Bleus purple patch

Ireland can't let France dictate the game tomorrow in Paris and Andy Farrell wants his side to respond positively to the inevitable Les Bleus purple patch.

Rugby • 11 Feb 22

Joey Carbery will win his 29th cap on Saturday

'I feel like I'm ready to go' - Carbery set to step up

Joey Carbery may have been waiting five years for a Six Nations start but he believes he is more than ready to step into Johnny Sexton's shoes against France.

Rugby • 10 Feb 22

Fabien Galthie (l) and Bernard Laporte have combined to make France great again.

French put history in past to align for greater good

For years the French rugby union and its clubs had their own agendas. Now the two have aligned with Les Bleus setting their sights on World Cup glory.

Rugby • 12 Feb 22

Ryan has one win and one defeat from his two trips to Stade de France

Ryan hoping to silence French crowd at Stade de France

James Ryan is looking forward to taking on France in front of a full house in Paris for the first time since securing a memorable win in 2018.

Rugby • 09 Feb 22

Andrew Conway stretches over for Ireland's second try against Wales

'I didn't think I was dodgy' - Conway

Andrew Conway revealed his overcame a mild illness to take to the field against Wales, where he scored two tries.

Rugby • 08 Feb 22

The France scrum-half said his side know the threat Ireland will pose next Saturday

Dupont: Ireland 'surely favourites' for Six Nations

Antoine Dupont warned France they must improve quickly before facing Ireland in next weekend's Guinness Six Nations clash after needing to overcome a sloppy start to beat Italy 37-10 in Paris on Sunday.

Rugby • 06 Feb 22

'It is the test of all tests isn't it, at this moment in time?' - Andy Farrell

Farrell facing tough calls ahead of trip to Paris

While it would take a brave call for Andy Farrell to tweak a winning formula, it would be take an even braver call to ignore two returning British and Irish Lions.

Rugby • 07 Feb 22

Dupont has missed the last four weeks with a knee injury

Dupont named in 42-man France squad for Six Nations

France have signalled their expectations that star scrum-half Antoine Dupont will be fit for the Six Nations by naming the Toulouse half-back in a 42-man squad.

Rugby • 18 Jan 22

French players celebrate their late match-winning try as Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones

Stoppage-time French try denies Wales Grand Slam

France denied Wales a second Six Nations Grand Slam in three years when Brice Dulin scored a stoppage-time try to give them a 32-30 home victory on Saturday.

Six Nations • 20 Mar 21

France play Ireland on Valentine's Day in Dublin

France approved for Six Nations participation

France will take part in the Guinness Six Nations as scheduled after sports minister Roxana Maracineanu announced the easing of quarantine rules for participating teams.

Rugby • 02 Feb 21

Gareth Davies is recalled by Wales after the loss to Ireland

Davies and Moriarty brought into Wales side

Gareth Davies and Ross Moriarty have been called into the Wales team for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations clash against France.

Rugby • 20 Feb 20

Warren Gatland was a potential France target, but it is now ruled out

French clubs vote not to employ foreign coach

French amateur rugby clubs have voted against employing a foreign coach for the France national side.

Rugby • 12 Apr 19

Clive Woodward with the Webb Ellis Cup in 2003

Woodward in running for France job

Former England World Cup-winning coach Clive Woodward has a "burning desire" to return to Test match coaching, according to sources close to the French Rugby Federation.

Rugby • 18 May 15

$Three of Jamie Heaslip's vertebrae were fractured in the initial incident$

Papé appeal over Heaslip knee ban dismissed

France’s Pascal Papé has lost his appeal against the 10-week ban he received for kneeing Jamie Heaslip during Ireland’s 19-11 RBS 6 Nations win.

Six Nations • 03 Mar 15

France Rugby

Dumortier handed France debut as Allan starts for Italy

WR refers Laporte case to independent ethics officer

Autumn Nations Series team of the week

Autumn Nations Series team of the week

France make it 12 straight wins as Springboks edged out

Autumn Nations Series team of the week

France maintain 100% record with first-half blitz

Triple Crown sets up 'massive opportunity' - O'Gara

Penaud returns for France against England

James Ryan rues 'indiscipline' in heat of French battle

Defeat to France can stand to Ireland in long term

Farrell urges Irish to stay cool in Bleus purple patch

'I feel like I'm ready to go' - Carbery set to step up

French put history in past to align for greater good

Ryan hoping to silence French crowd at Stade de France

'I didn't think I was dodgy' - Conway

Dupont: Ireland 'surely favourites' for Six Nations

Farrell facing tough calls ahead of trip to Paris

Dupont named in 42-man France squad for Six Nations

Stoppage-time French try denies Wales Grand Slam

France approved for Six Nations participation

Davies and Moriarty brought into Wales side

French clubs vote not to employ foreign coach

Woodward in running for France job

Papé appeal over Heaslip knee ban dismissed