French centre Geoffrey Doumayrou out of the World Cup France centre Geoffrey Doumayrou has been ruled out of the World Cup due to an Achilles injury, coach Jacques Brunel has announced. Rugby • 15 Aug 19
French centre Geoffrey Doumayrou out of the World Cup France centre Geoffrey Doumayrou has been ruled out of the World Cup due to an Achilles injury, coach Jacques Brunel has announced. Rugby • 15 Aug 19
Ibanez set to become French team manager Former captain Raphael Ibanez has said that he will be appointed France team manager after this year's World Cup, a role that had not been filled since Jo Maso left in 2011. Rugby • 26 Apr 19
Ibanez set to become French team manager Former captain Raphael Ibanez has said that he will be appointed France team manager after this year's World Cup, a role that had not been filled since Jo Maso left in 2011. Rugby • 26 Apr 19
Brunel names unchanged France side for Ireland showdown France head coach Jacques Brunel named an unchanged team to face Ireland in the Six Nations on Sunday, keeping faith in young half-backs Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack. Rugby • 05 Mar 19
Brunel names unchanged France side for Ireland showdown France head coach Jacques Brunel named an unchanged team to face Ireland in the Six Nations on Sunday, keeping faith in young half-backs Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack. Rugby • 05 Mar 19
Jackman: Welsh motivational ploy won't work for Ireland Bernard Jackman believes that Ireland must find their own way back into form, and that motivational techniques employed by Wales and France won't work for Joe Schmidt's side. Rugby • 27 Feb 19
Jackman: Welsh motivational ploy won't work for Ireland Bernard Jackman believes that Ireland must find their own way back into form, and that motivational techniques employed by Wales and France won't work for Joe Schmidt's side. Rugby • 27 Feb 19
Brunel says dropping Parra & Lopez 'a sporting choice' France have dropped scrum-half Morgan Parra and fly-half Camille Lopez for Saturday's Six Nations clash against Scotland Rugby • 19 Feb 19
Brunel says dropping Parra & Lopez 'a sporting choice' France have dropped scrum-half Morgan Parra and fly-half Camille Lopez for Saturday's Six Nations clash against Scotland Rugby • 19 Feb 19
French boss backs Ntamack to shine on debut France boss Jacques Brunel believes Test match rookie Romain Ntamack is "a strong pick" for Friday's Guinness Six Nations opener against Wales. Rugby • 31 Jan 19
French boss backs Ntamack to shine on debut France boss Jacques Brunel believes Test match rookie Romain Ntamack is "a strong pick" for Friday's Guinness Six Nations opener against Wales. Rugby • 31 Jan 19
Huget returns as France look to end winless run Recalled wing Yoann Huget will play his first test for France in 2018 after being named as one of two backline changes by coach Jacques Brunel for Saturday's clash against Argentina in Lille as the side seek to end a five-match losing run. Rugby • 15 Nov 18
Huget returns as France look to end winless run Recalled wing Yoann Huget will play his first test for France in 2018 after being named as one of two backline changes by coach Jacques Brunel for Saturday's clash against Argentina in Lille as the side seek to end a five-match losing run. Rugby • 15 Nov 18
Six Nations to review HIA incidents from Ireland win Six Nations bosses have announced a review into "a number of incidents" relating to head injury protocols in Ireland's 15-13 win over France in Paris. Rugby • 04 Feb 18
Six Nations to review HIA incidents from Ireland win Six Nations bosses have announced a review into "a number of incidents" relating to head injury protocols in Ireland's 15-13 win over France in Paris. Rugby • 04 Feb 18
Rookie outhalf Jalibert named in France's starting 15 New France coach Jacques Brunel named teenager Matthieu Jalibert at outhalf for his team's Six Nations opener against Ireland at the Stade de France on Saturday. Rugby • 01 Feb 18
Rookie outhalf Jalibert named in France's starting 15 New France coach Jacques Brunel named teenager Matthieu Jalibert at outhalf for his team's Six Nations opener against Ireland at the Stade de France on Saturday. Rugby • 01 Feb 18
Jackman highlights French disarray and inexperience Bernard Jackman expects France to select a very inexperienced side for the Six Nations opener and says he would be shocked if Ireland don't win Saturday's encounter. Rugby • 31 Jan 18
Jackman highlights French disarray and inexperience Bernard Jackman expects France to select a very inexperienced side for the Six Nations opener and says he would be shocked if Ireland don't win Saturday's encounter. Rugby • 31 Jan 18
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
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
Italy make four changes for England game Italy coach Jacques Brunel has made four changes to the starting XV that lost its RBS Six Nations opener against Ireland for Saturday's game against England at Twickenham. Six Nations • 11 Feb 15
Italy make four changes for England game Italy coach Jacques Brunel has made four changes to the starting XV that lost its RBS Six Nations opener against Ireland for Saturday's game against England at Twickenham. Six Nations • 11 Feb 15
Brunel shuffles deck for Italy’s clash with France Italy coach Jacques Brunel has made five changes to the starting XV that lost against Wales last weekend for their RBS 6 Nations game against France in Paris on Sunday. Six Nations • 07 Feb 14
Brunel shuffles deck for Italy’s clash with France Italy coach Jacques Brunel has made five changes to the starting XV that lost against Wales last weekend for their RBS 6 Nations game against France in Paris on Sunday. Six Nations • 07 Feb 14
