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Ronan O'Gara: You've got to give the players a clear direction

My losing experience may help La Rochelle - O'Gara

Ronan O'Gara hopes that his first experience of a Heineken Champions Cup final takes some of the pressure off La Rochelle ahead of Saturday's decider against Toulouse.

Rugby • 19 May 21

Antoine Dupont in posession against Italy

Dupont is France's Brian O'Driscoll - Saint-André

Former French head coach Philippe Saint-André says that Les Bleus scrum-half Antoine Dupont reminds him of Brian O'Driscoll in his ability to inspire team-mates.

Rugby • 11 Feb 21

Frederic Michalak missed a penalty and a key tackle for France

Saint-Andre refuses to blame Michalak

Frederic Michalak was picked to inspire France to new heights at the Rugby World Cup, but Sunday's 24-9 defeat by Ireland suggested Philippe Saint-Andre got it wrong by placing so much trust in the mercurial out-half.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 11 Oct 15

Philippe Saint-Andre addresses his squad

Saint-Andre looks to rally the French

Coach Philippe Saint-Andre urged French rugby supporters to cast aside their doubts about him and rally behind his squad as they head to England this weekend for the rugby World Cup.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 11 Sep 15

Clermont out-half Camille Lopez has been left out of France's Rugby World Cup training squad

No place for Lopez and Thomas in France squad

France head coach Philippe Saint-Andre has omitted Clermont Auvergne fly-half Camille Lopez and Racing Metro wing Teddy Thomas from a 36-man World Cup training squad announced on Tuesday.

Rugby • 19 May 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

French coach Philippe Saint-Andre (R) and captain Thierry Dusautoir (L) during France's tour to New Zealand last summer

Dusautoir to captain France in Australia

Thierry Dusautoir will take back the captain's armband for France's three-test tour of Australia in June after recovering from a serious bicep injury.

Rugby • 08 May 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

Hugo Bonneval (left) in action for Stade Francais

Bonneval to make France debut against Italy

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre will hand a debut to Stade Francais winger Hugo Bonneval in France’s Six Nations clash with Italy on Sunday.

Six Nations • 07 Feb 14

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 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

Philippe Saint-Andre