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 … Rugby • 19 May 21
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
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 … Rugby World Cup 2019 • 11 Oct 15
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 … Rugby World Cup 2019 • 11 Sep 15
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 … Rugby • 19 May 15
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 … Six Nations • 15 Feb 15
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
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
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
‘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
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 • 25 Jan 13
