Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

O'Brien is recovering from a calf injury

Seán O'Brien in race to be fit for European opener

There was mixed news today on the injury front for Leinster ahead of Saturday's Champions Cup opener against Montpellier at the RDS.

Rugby • 10 Oct 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

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

Picamoles suffered a tear to his right thigh which forced him off during the first half

Picamoles out of Irish tie as Noves seeks balance

Guy Noves accepts his France squad have plenty of hard work ahead after they produced a late comeback to beat Italy, while number eight Louis Picamoles will miss next week's game against Ireland.

Six Nations • 06 Feb 16

Louis Picamoles was dropped for France's game against Scotland following his sarcastic hand-clap to referee Alain Rolland in France's game against Wales

Picamoles back in changed French line-up

Louis Picamoles returns to the French starting line-up to face Ireland in Saturday’s Six Nations decider.

Six Nations • 13 Mar 14

Louis Picamoles returns after being dropped from France squad for Scotland game

Picamoles back in France squad for Ireland game

Forward Louis Picamoles is back in the France squad named by coach Philippe Saint-André for next weekend’s RBS 6 Nations clash with Ireland.

Six Nations • 10 Mar 14

Yoann Huget keeps his place on the wing for France

Saint-Andre rings changes for France

France manager Philippe Saint-Andre has made seven changes for his side’s starting line-up for their Six Nations clash with Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday:

Six Nations • 06 Mar 14

Louis Picamoles dropped for clash against Scotland

Picamoles dropped for disrespecting referee

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has dropped no. 8 Louis Picamoles from his squad because he showed a lack of respect towards Irish referee Alain Rolland during loss to Wales.

Six Nations • 25 Feb 14

Louis Picamoles