Two Irish rugby players convicted over rape of woman in French hotel room
‘She can sleep tonight knowing she was believed,’ says lawyer after Denis Coulson and Chris Farrell found guilty of roles in gang rape
‘She can sleep tonight knowing she was believed,’ says lawyer after Denis Coulson and Chris Farrell found guilty of roles in gang rape
Les Bleus beat Los Pumas 37-23 at Stade de France
Gatland’s side face a huge task as they try and avoid going a full calendar year without a Test win for the first time since 1937
Thomas Ramos kicks 15 points as Fabien Galthie’s side hold firm in a nerve-wracking finale
There’s something about a November clash in Paris and all the more so on a Saturday night
Pair missed game against Ireland due to concussion
The Toulouse secondrower was born in Dublin and could make debut, as Antoine Dupont returns
If Ireland adopt same defensive system, New Zealand and Argentina will carve that failing rushing defensive system apart
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Alleged assault took place on Sunday following France’s Test match against Argentina
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Two players started the first Test against Argentina in Mendoza last Saturday where alleged incident took place
French Rugby Federation launches investigation into Toulon fullback’s comment
Former under 20 international accused, along with two co-defendants, of gang raping woman in Bordeaux after rugby match in March 2017
Despite qualifying for Ireland, the France-born centre moves to the Top 14 in a bid to earn a cap for the country of his birth
Among the influences on Saturday’s European Champions Cup semi-final between Leinster and Northampton will be a unique factor: the venue
Couple of purple patches for French proved important in match at Queen’s University Belfast
Frisch joined province in bid to play for Ireland but has opted to declare for country of his birth
It is something I have been preaching for years, into far too many sets of deaf ears inside Australian rugby
New defence coach Declan Danaher has already had an impact but more work needed to sharpen attack
New head coach takes plenty of positives from opening defeat against France
A ferocious defensive effort saw Ireland make 175 tackles in Le Mans
Player was just 16 when assimilating into Ireland Sevens squad and 18 when handed first contract
Opponents think they have Ireland’s number; Andy Farrell needs to figure out what to do next
France look to have turned a corner while Scotland continue to have an over-inflated view of their performances
Irish players dominate the best team after winning the championship
We need to know exactly why Ireland’s Tadgh Furlong was denied a try against Scotland
Our writers pick their top moments from the Six Nations Championship 2024
England had 21 unanswered points in the second half before Thomas Ramos’ penalty sealed the day
Munster centre Antoine Frisch has a choice to make to decide where his international future lies
England's Welsh-born winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso ruled out of France game due to concussion
French-born centre would become a non-Irish qualified (NIQ) player if he is capped against England next weekend
Nolann le Garrec shines at scrumhalf as Fabien Galthié's side earns a much-needed win, leaving Wales facing a wooden spoon decider
Warren Gatland names new midfield among four changes from the side that lost to Ireland in Dublin
But it’s generally good we’re hearing less chatter from referees
Nathan Johns and Gordon D’Arcy preview this week’s Six Nations clash between Ireland and England at Twickenham
The joie de vivre the French club players have been playing has been replaced by joylessness for the national team
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The Offload: Antoine Dupont sees off Ireland Sevens in Vancouver; Wolfhounds claim Celtic Challenge
Italian outhalf sees ball fall off the tee with the shot clock ticking closer to zero before his rushed effort hits the woodwork
Gonzalo Quesada makes six changes to the Italian XV that was held scoreless in Dublin a fortnight ago
Numerous replays and slow-motion frames crawling across television screens conspire to leave sour aftertaste
By reducing TMO’s scope to overturn an onfield decision, reviews can fly in the face of technology
Because of World Rugby’s laws, most matches consist of ... nothing
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Ireland v Italy showed tactical excellence of Andy Farrell's men; Casey takes one for the team; revealing under-20s fixture; crowd fails to play its part
‘I don’t know what you can say. We felt we won the game. We saw the ball on the tryline’
Irish TMO rules out late Scotland try as Louis Bielle-Biarrey’s score proves pivotal
Scotland have a good recent home record against Les Bleus, who include the electric Louis Bielle-Biarrey on the wing
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Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
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