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# france-rugby - Saturday 24 November, 2018

Magnifique

Brilliant scenes in Paris as sublime Fiji earn historic win over France

Nov 24th 2018, 10:33 PM 33,699 Views 45 Comments

The Stade de France was left stunned.

# france-rugby - Tuesday 20 November, 2018

Backing

French rugby to support Gareth Thomas after former Wales star suffers homophobic attack

Nov 20th 2018, 9:00 PM 8,937 Views 20 Comments

Les Bleus will wear rainbow laces during their match against Fiji

# france-rugby - Saturday 17 November, 2018

Long Time Coming

France claim first win in nine months by beating Argentina in Lille

Nov 17th 2018, 11:01 PM 10,261 Views 1 Comment

Teddy Thomas crossed twice as the hosts secured an important victory.

# france-rugby - Monday 10 September, 2018

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Mathieu Bastareaud set for ban after forearm hit on opponent

Sep 10th 2018, 11:13 AM 6,816 Views 14 Comments

The France star was sent off for thumping Christophe Samson.

# france-rugby - Thursday 14 June, 2018

Tensions Rising

France flanker brands All Blacks cheats after red card row

Jun 14th 2018, 11:10 AM 10,362 Views 15 Comments

Kevin Gourdon has gone in two-footed two days before the second Test in Wellington.

# france-rugby - Wednesday 13 June, 2018

Fresh Faces

Back row revamp as France make five changes for All Blacks revenge mission

Jun 13th 2018, 10:07 PM 6,885 Views 5 Comments

Les Bleus are trailing in the series heading to Wellington.

# france-rugby - Sunday 10 June, 2018

$After controversial claims, France backtrack and accept Grosso fracture was result of an accident$

Clarification This post contains videos

After controversial claims, France backtrack and accept Grosso fracture was result of an accident

Jun 10th 2018, 1:00 PM 10,024 Views 16 Comments

The try-scoring wing was smashed in a tackle by All Blacks Sam Cane and Ofa Tu’ungafasi.

# france-rugby - Saturday 9 June, 2018

Sacrebleu

France fume as high hit by All Blacks pair goes unpunished and puts Grosso in hospital

Jun 9th 2018, 2:39 PM 13,694 Views 21 Comments

Jacques Brunel isn’t happy, and rightly so.

# france-rugby - Friday 4 May, 2018

Wave Goodbye

The top points scorer in French Test history calls time on rugby career

May 4th 2018, 11:34 PM 10,186 Views 11 Comments

Frederic Michalak is preparing to retire at the age of 35.

# france-rugby - Friday 16 March, 2018

Viva La France

France U20s clinch Six Nations title with bonus point win over Wales

Mar 16th 2018, 10:46 PM 6,155 Views 2 Comments

They enjoyed a 24-3 victory in Wales.

# france-rugby - Thursday 15 March, 2018

Alterations

Wales ring changes for France with eye on second spot

Mar 15th 2018, 1:07 PM 7,390 Views No Comments

Warren Gatland has recalled captain Alun Wyn Jones in one of seven changes to the team.

# france-rugby - Thursday 8 March, 2018

Le Crunch

Hartley out injured as England make 3 changes while France bring Trinh-Duc to start

Mar 8th 2018, 10:14 AM 11,112 Views 24 Comments

The sides clash at the Stade de France on Saturday.

# france-rugby - Wednesday 7 March, 2018

Proposal

New Rugby World Cup bidding process could help Ireland and other smaller nations - reports

Mar 7th 2018, 11:35 AM 5,250 Views 18 Comments

The news comes in the wake of controversy surrounding the 2023 tournament.

# france-rugby - Wednesday 21 February, 2018

Changes

Still no room for McKinley as Conor O'Shea names Italy team to face France

Feb 21st 2018, 2:56 PM 4,708 Views 7 Comments

There are three changes from the side that lost to Ireland.

Starting XV

Bastareaud back from ban as France make 5 changes for Friday night's game against Italy

Feb 21st 2018, 11:59 AM 7,422 Views 11 Comments

The French have lost their opening two games against Ireland and Scotland.

# france-rugby - Friday 16 February, 2018

Fined

After being dropped by France, Teddy Thomas is slapped with Racing 92 fine

Feb 16th 2018, 9:10 AM 13,742 Views 17 Comments

The French winger is being punished for his behaviour in the wake of the Scotland game.

# france-rugby - Wednesday 14 February, 2018

Head Games

Review panel rules France didn't use HIAs to gain 'unfair advantage' against Ireland

Feb 14th 2018, 10:16 PM 13,210 Views 30 Comments

The findings in relation to two incidents from Ireland’s win in Paris have been published this evening.

Les Blues

France stage 'internal investigation' into Scotland controversy

Feb 14th 2018, 8:52 PM 8,932 Views 2 Comments

Eight players have been left out of the France squad for the next game against Italy.

# france-rugby - Friday 9 February, 2018

Experience

Following a 6-year absence, Lionel Beauxis will start for France against Scotland

Feb 9th 2018, 10:54 AM 8,641 Views 23 Comments

The out-half has not won an international cap since 2012.

# france-rugby - Thursday 8 February, 2018

Wield The Axe

Townsend makes 6 changes to Scotland team to face France after opening setback against Wales

Feb 8th 2018, 12:50 PM 6,827 Views 14 Comments

Scotland crashed to a 34-7 loss in Cardiff last Saturday.

# france-rugby - Sunday 4 February, 2018

Head Games

France's use of HIA protocol under review after 'a number of incidents' in Paris

Feb 4th 2018, 1:00 PM 20,431 Views 36 Comments

Six Nations organisers have released a statement.

# france-rugby - Friday 2 February, 2018

Ready To Go

A mixture of 'excitement and nerves' as Ireland arrive in Paris

Feb 2nd 2018, 6:00 AM 10,094 Views 21 Comments

CJ Stander is relishing the challenge which awaits under the Saturday night lights at the Stade de France.

# france-rugby - Thursday 1 February, 2018

Locked And Loaded

'We want to keep building in that position': Schmidt places huge faith in 21-year-old Ryan

Feb 1st 2018, 4:00 PM 10,574 Views 17 Comments

The Leinster second row starts ahead of Devin Toner in Paris on Saturday.

# france-rugby - Tuesday 30 January, 2018

Setback

Tolofua injury leaves France down to the bare bones for Ireland opener

Jan 30th 2018, 5:55 PM 10,547 Views 10 Comments

The Saracans hooker is set to miss the entire Six Nations championship with a back problem.

# france-rugby - Wednesday 17 January, 2018

Youth Team

Ireland's first opponents France name 19-year-old scrum-half in Six Nations squad

Jan 17th 2018, 2:46 PM 8,275 Views 17 Comments

Jacques Brunel has picked six uncapped players in total.

# france-rugby - Wednesday 27 December, 2017

Les Bleus

France sack head coach Guy Noves as Jacques Brunel takes charge weeks ahead of 6 Nations

Dec 27th 2017, 11:29 AM 9,106 Views 14 Comments

Ireland face Les Bleus on the first weekend of the Six Nations in Paris.

# france-rugby - Monday 4 December, 2017

Bonjour

Laporte wins another World Rugby vote, as next summer's U20 championship heads to France

Dec 4th 2017, 9:51 PM 5,586 Views 3 Comments

Ireland have been drawn in Pool C alongside the hosts, South Africa and Georgia.

# france-rugby - Saturday 25 November, 2017

Draw

Stuttering France held by impressive Japan

Nov 25th 2017, 11:42 PM 16,959 Views 8 Comments

It was the first international at the newly-opened venue U Arena and its artificial pitch.

# france-rugby - Saturday 18 November, 2017

Recovery

Springboks bounce back from Ireland defeat to beat France

Nov 18th 2017, 10:35 PM 14,640 Views 13 Comments

The Springboks earned a sixth straight win over the French, ending a run of five defeats in a row in November Tests.

# france-rugby - Thursday 9 November, 2017

Back In Action

Captain Read returns as All Blacks roll out big guns for Saturday's clash against depleted France

Nov 9th 2017, 8:56 AM 5,899 Views 6 Comments

Dane Coles, Sam Whitelock and Aaron Smith also return for New Zealand.

# france-rugby - Sunday 1 October, 2017

Interview This post contains videos

‘I couldn't live without betting… Does that make me an addict? I don't know. I won £20 million’

Oct 1st 2017, 10:01 AM 48,502 Views 62 Comments

Professional gambler Harry Findlay chats to The42 about a life of sporting highs and lows.

# france-rugby - Tuesday 22 August, 2017

WRWC17

England edge Titanic tussle with France to book place in World Cup final

Aug 22nd 2017, 9:36 PM 7,221 Views 1 Comment

The defending champions dug deep to break down the heroic French defence in Belfast.

# france-rugby - Sunday 13 August, 2017

WRWC17

The size of Ireland's task underlined as France clinically dispatch Australia

Aug 13th 2017, 9:38 PM 9,723 Views 7 Comments

Les Blues will take some stopping in Thursday’s Pool C decider.

# france-rugby - Friday 16 June, 2017

Reprimanded

France receive slap on the wrist for controversial prop swap against Wales

Jun 16th 2017, 1:05 PM 8,126 Views 9 Comments

France failed to comply with HIA protocol but there was evidence to suggest they intended to gain a competitive advantage.

# france-rugby - Monday 3 April, 2017

Controversy

Review group to look into France-Wales substitute row

Apr 3rd 2017, 7:07 PM 6,548 Views 4 Comments

Prop Uini Atonio was replaced, despite telling Wayne Barnes he was not injured but his back was hurting

# france-rugby - Saturday 18 March, 2017

6 Nations

The 100 minute game! France snatch dramatic and controversial win over Wales

Mar 18th 2017, 5:25 PM 19,655 Views 30 Comments

The French win means Ireland will be top tier seeds for 2019 Rugby World Cup.

# france-rugby - Monday 13 March, 2017

Come Together

Racing 92 and Stade Francais to merge for next season in dramatic move in French rugby

Mar 13th 2017, 11:02 AM 17,801 Views 26 Comments

The two clubs have won the last two Top 14 titles in France.

# france-rugby - Wednesday 1 March, 2017

Strike Play

Analysis: Joe Schmidt tweaked one of his favourite moves against France

Mar 1st 2017, 7:30 PM 14,538 Views 8 Comments

Ireland’s dummy loop play has evolved but they missed a great chance against les Bleus.

# france-rugby - Monday 27 February, 2017

Analysis

France tried the 'tackle-only' tactic against Ireland but Nigel Owens was on the ball

Feb 27th 2017, 5:27 PM 65,953 Views 28 Comments

Italy brought the clever defensive tactic to another level against England.

# france-rugby - Sunday 26 February, 2017

Six Nations

After Ireland's win over France, let's have your questions for Eddie O'Sullivan and Murray Kinsella

Feb 26th 2017, 10:08 PM 5,844 Views 22 Comments

We’ll have a Facebook Live review of the weekend action tomorrow at 1pm.

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