Brunel praises Bastereaud as he changes backline for Italy clash
‘It seems like he has reached a new dimension since he was named captain at Toulon’
Sexton saves Ireland at the death after French pressure causes errors
Joe Schmidt admits French work rate left his side scrambling in the final moments
Ireland escape to victory with stunning Sexton drop goal
Magnificent drop goal deep into added time gets Ireland out of jail against France
Ireland face the unknown in Six Nations opener with France
Brunel's wunderkind Matthieu Jalibert could cause an upset against Schmidt’s side
Rory Best refuses to comment on attendance at rape trial
Ireland captain was speaking in Paris ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations meeting with France
Jacques Brunel dips into fountain of youth in a bid to revitalise France
Prodigious 19-year-old outhalf Matthieu Jalibert will make his debut against Ireland
Morgan Parra recalled to youthful France Six Nations squad
Jacques Brunel names six uncapped players in 32-man selection
Lacklustre Leinster settle for game of patience as Ian Madigan boots them over line
Centre nails seven penalties on afternoon when creative spark is in short supply
Jamie Heaslip admits Leinster made hard work of Castres win
Ian Madigan’s seven penalties in France make it two from two for Blues
Ian Madigan kicks Leinster to ugly victory in Castres
Matt O’Connor’s side grind out key win as centre slots over seven penalties in France
France call up Tales and Lapandry for trip to Cardiff
Philippe Saint-Andre makes two squad changes for game against Wales
Tough task awaits Leinster as Castres wait in the long grass
French champions’ home form augers well for durable outfit to continue punching above weight
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