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Noves became the first ever France coach to be sacked

France sack head coach Noves weeks before Six Nations

Guy Noves has been sacked as France coach and replaced by Jacques Brunel, the French Rugby Federation (FFR) has announced.

Rugby • 27 Dec 17

'Fragile' France struggling with confidence issues

A dismal autumn tests campaign has left "fragile" France in a deep confidence crisis which bodes ill for the 2019 World Cup despite a promising start under new manager Guy Noves two years ago.

Rugby • 26 Nov 17

Shota Horie of Japan scores their first try

Botched kick gifts misfiring France a draw with Japan

Yu Tamura botched his chance to give Japan a famous victory over France when he missed a simple conversion late on in a 23-23 draw at the U Arena in Paris, a result that drew boos on the final whistle from frustrated home fans.

Rugby • 25 Nov 17

France now have more time to plan their approach for the Ireland match

France see Ireland game as 'joker', says Jackman

France are on the right track under new coach Guy Noves and see the clash against Ireland as a chance to get a bonus victory, according to Bernard Jackman.

Six Nations • 17 Feb 17

Ireland welcome France to the Aviva Stadium on 25 February

Six Nations: stats suggest French flair is back

Ireland and France meet on Saturday week in Dublin, so what have we learned from the opening two rounds of the RBS 6 Nations?

Rugby • 15 Feb 17

France hand Six Nations debut to Serin

Bordeaux Begles scrum-half Baptiste Serin has been handed his chance on the big stage by France coach Guy Noves in Saturday's Twickenham clash with England.

Six Nations • 02 Feb 17

Henry Chavancy is in line for his first French cap

Chavancy replaces Fofana in French squad

France coach Guy Noves called up the uncapped Henry Chavancy into his Six Nations squad on Sunday after centre Wesley Fofana was ruled out with a ruptured Achilles tendon.

Rugby • 22 Jan 17

Four uncapped players in France squad

France have named four uncapped players in their RBS 6 Nations squad, with Louis Picamoles the only player in the 32-man selection who plies his trade outside his native country.

Rugby • 18 Jan 17

Guy Noves (r) helps out Trevor Brennan back in 2004

Guy Noves to become France coach after World Cup

Clive Woodward has missed out on becoming France's next head coach after the French Rugby Federation appointed Guy Noves as successor to Philippe Saint-Andre.

Rugby • 31 May 15

Guy Novès is set to be named as the new France head coach

Guy Novès set to be unveiled as France boss

According to French rugby newspaper Midi Olympique, Toulouse coach Guy Novès has been chosen by the FFR to take over as the new France head coach after the upcoming Rugby World Cup.

Rugby • 29 May 15

Guy Noves