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Michalak left the pitch with a thigh injury after 11 minutes

Michalak and Pape end France careers

France fly-half Frederic Michalak has ended his international career after Les Bleus' 62-13 defeat by New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 18 Oct 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

$Jamie Heaslip had three vetebrae fractured in the incident$

Pascal Papé appeals ban over Heaslip knee

France lock Pascal Papé has appealed against his 10-week ban for kneeing Ireland's Jamie Heaslip in the back, claiming the suspension "was excessive and disproportionate".

Six Nations • 27 Feb 15

Pascal Pape was initially sin binned for the reckless challenge on Jamie Heaslip

Pape banned for ten weeks for knee on Heaslip

France lock Pascal Pape has received a ten-week ban for kneeing Ireland No 8 Jamie Heaslip in the back during their Six Nations clash in Dublin.

Six Nations • 19 Feb 15

Pascal Pape is shown a yellow card by referee Wayne Barnes

Pascal Pape hearing adjourned until Thursday

France must sweat still further on Pascal Pape's RBS 6 Nations campaign after his disciplinary case over kneeing Jamie Heaslip in the back was adjourned until Thursday morning.

Six Nations • 18 Feb 15

Referee Wayne Barnes shows Pascal Papé of France a yellow card following the incident

Papé, André citing hearings set for today

France locks Pascal Papé and Manon André will discover today what punishment they will face after being cited for incidents involving Irish players in last weekends men’s and women’s RBS 6 Nations actions.

Six Nations • 18 Feb 15

Jamie Heaslip could be in line for a return for the final game against Scotland

Jamie Heaslip out for four weeks with back injury

Ireland number 8 Jamie Heaslip expects to be available for selection in four weeks after suffering a back injury against France, the IRFU has announced.

Six Nations • 17 Feb 15

Jamie Heaslip was forced off after the incident in Saturday's game

Pascal Pape cited for knee on Jamie Heaslip

France lock Pascal Pape has been cited for kneeing Ireland number eight Jamie Heaslip in the back during Saturday's Six Nations clash in Dublin.

Six Nations • 16 Feb 15

Ireland's Jamie Heaslip receives treatment following the incident with Pascal Papé of France

Saint-Andre: Pape knee on Heaslip not deliberate

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has defended Pascal Pape after the lock was given a yellow card for kneeing Jamie Heaslip in the back during Ireland's victory in Dublin. Heaslip is an injury doubt following the incident.

Six Nations • 15 Feb 15

Pascal Pape celebrates as England's Owen Farrell looks dejected

‘Try of hope’ leaves France smiling

France captain Pascal Pape has said his side’s dramatic 26-24 Six Nations victory over England could boost French confidence for the rest of the championship.

Six Nations • 02 Feb 14

Pascal Pape (R) will miss France's Six Nations clash with Wales

Pape and Clerc to miss Welsh encounter

France captain Pascal Pape and wing Vincent Clerc have been ruled out of Saturday's Six Nations championship game against Wales, coach Philippe Saint Andre confirmed.

Six Nations • 04 Feb 13

Pascal Papé may miss next weekend's match-up against Wales in Paris

France captain Papé doubtful for Wales game

France captain Pascal Pape could miss next weekend's home RBS 6 Nations match against holders Wales after picking up a back injury during the 23-18 loss in Italy on Sunday, the French federation (FFR) said.

Six Nations • 03 Feb 13

Pascal Papé and Philippe Saint-André rate Ireland as very tough opponents, especially in Dublin

Papé and Saint-André: Ireland will be very tough

France captain Pascal Papé and head coach Philippe Saint-André say they expect the clash with Ireland to be one of their toughest encounters of the Six Nations.

Six Nations • 25 Jan 13

Pascal Papé