France captain Dupont has surgery on facial injury France captain Antoine Dupont has undergone surgery on a facial injury and will return to his Rugby World Cup squad to recover, the French federation … Rugby • 23 Sep
France 'extremely concerned' over Dupont facial injury France are sweating on the condition of captain Antoine Dupont after the mercurial scrumhalf suffered a suspected jaw fracture during the hosts' record 96-0 victory … Rugby • 21 Sep
Dupont injury overshadows 14-try demolition of Namibia An injury to talisman Antoine Dupont marred France's biggest-ever rugby victory when they ran in 14 tries, including a hat-trick for Damian Penaud, to crush … Rugby • 22 Sep
Disjointed France labour past gutsy Uruguay France eventually saw off a brave Uruguay to continue their winning start to the Rugby World Cup after grinding out a 27-12 win at Stade … Rugby • 15 Sep
France beat New Zealand in sweltering Stade de France France handed a nation the result it craved as they opened their Rugby World Cup campaign on home soil by beating New Zealand 27-13 in … Rugby • 09 Sep
Do or die for Ireland against Dutch in Dublin - Browne Alan Browne has admitted the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2024 qualifying clash with the Netherlands is a must-win affair after they were given the run-around … Soccer • 08 Sep
No time to dwell on defeat as Dutch need to be mastered Picking positives from such a difficult defeat is not an easy task for Stephen Kenny, following the 2-0 defeat to France at the Parc des … Soccer • 08 Sep
Knight: We need to address sluggish second-half starts Republic of Ireland midfielder Jason Knight has said that the side will attempt to address their sluggish second-half starts ahead of Sunday's crucial Euro 2024 … Soccer • 08 Sep
'Proud' Ogbene turns focus to Netherlands Chiedozie Ogbene was left to reflect on what might have been after the Republic of Ireland were beaten 2-0 by France in their Euro 2024 … Soccer • 08 Sep
Euro qualification hopes recede for outclassed Ireland Ireland were outclassed by a sparkling France side who cruised to a 2-0 Euro 2024 qualifying victory at the Parc des Princes in Paris. Soccer • 07 Sep
Euro 2024 Qualifier: France 2-0 Ireland recap The Republic of Ireland suffered another blow to their hopes of qualifying for Euro 2024 as they suffered a 2-0 defeat to France in Paris. … Soccer • 11 Sep
Postcard from Paris: All eyes on Mbappe, RWC must wait ICI C'EST PARIS – three words emblazoned across the top tier of the magnificent Parc des Princes. This is Pairs indeed. And for the Republic … Soccer • 07 Sep
Omobamidele left out of Ireland squad to play France Andrew Omobamidele has been left out of the finalised Republic of Ireland squad to play France tonight. Soccer • 07 Sep
'It's always complicated against Ireland' - Deschamps Didier Deschamps and Antoine Griezmann addressed the press at different times ahead of Ireland's Euro 2024 qualifier in Paris on Thursday night, but both coach … Soccer • 06 Sep
Preview: Injury-hit Ireland braced for daunting task If the news of Evan Ferguson's injury did not land a knock-out blow on Stephen Kenny, it most likely resulted in a metaphorical standing count … Soccer • 07 Sep
Kenny excited by tough task to secure result in Paris Stephen Kenny admitted that tomorrow's game would be the biggest test of his tenure, but is convinced that his side will give themselves every opportunity … Soccer • 06 Sep
Danty ruled out of RWC opener as France name team Jonathan Danty will miss France's opening Rugby World Cup game with New Zealand on Friday night (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player), with Yoram Moefana … Rugby World Cup • 06 Sep
Knight ready to answer Ireland call to man-mark Mbappe Jason Knight said that he is ready to answer the call to go head-to-head with France superstar Kylian Mbappe ahead of their vital game in … Soccer • 05 Sep
'Incredibly harsh' Doherty ban extension irks Kenny Stephen Kenny has been left frustrated by the decision to extend Matt Doherty's red card suspension to two games which means he will miss next … Soccer • 31 Aug
Hernandez back to face Ireland but no Kante or Pogba Defender Lucas Hernandez has been recalled to the France squad for this month's Euro 2024 qualifier against the Republic of Ireland while midfielders N'Golo Kante … Soccer • 31 Aug
Ferris: Springboks' physicality - Ireland may not cope In ticking the boxes required to win a World Cup, Stephen Ferris is still sticking with South Africa to retain their title, adding that Ireland's … Rugby World Cup • 28 Aug
France thrash Aussies in final World Cup warm-up game Two tries from flying winger Damian Penaud helped World Cup hosts France complete their preparations for next month's tournament with a 41-17 victory over Australia, … Rugby • 27 Aug
Thierry Henry appointed as France U21 manager Thierry Henry has been appointed as France Under-21 boss on a two-year deal. Soccer • 18 Sep
Jaminet's impressive return earns him France selection Melvyn Jaminet's 19-point haul for France at the weekend helped the injury-plagued full-back to secure a berth in the host nation's 33-man squad for next … Rugby • 22 Aug
Ntamack to undergo knee scan after Scotland scare France out-half Romain Ntamack will undergo a scan on his knee on Monday to see if there is any serious damage after limping off in … Rugby • 13 Aug
