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’
‘It seems like he has reached a new dimension since he was named captain at Toulon’
FFR says they ‘did not respect their status as international players’ after Scotland defeat
Joe Schmidt admits French work rate left his side scrambling in the final moments
Magnificent drop goal deep into added time gets Ireland out of jail against France
Prodigious 19-year-old outhalf Matthieu Jalibert will make his debut against Ireland
Centre hoping to bring Leinster form to Test arena in opener against France
Les Bleus enter contest on back of seven winless matches but are boosted by new coach
Clermont Auvergne’s wait for European glory continues as Mark McCall’s side triumph
Leo Cullen’s side flirt with famous comeback but Camille Lopez drops French into final
Les Bleus ensured that Ireland remained in top tier for World Cup draw, even before Aviva win
With two games to go – against Wales and England – Ireland can still win the title
Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton help Joe Schmidt’s side control full-on encounter
What Joe Schmidt’s side will face at the Avivia Stadium
Ireland centre bracing himself for most physical challenge yet against France
Prop Rabah Slimani, flanker Bernard Le Roux and wing Yoann Huget come in
Les Bleus will arrive in Dublin with most settled team and squad since Laporte days
Schmidt: ‘Hopefully, after today, they’ll appreciate they can live up to these big matches’
Les Bleus win arm-wrestle with Vern Cotter’s side after late Camille Lopez penalties
Les Kiss admits failure to secure at least bonus point a key
French league leaders will greet visitor’s pack with ruthless welcome party
Outhalf Francois Trinh-Duc suffers broken arm during game in Toulouse
Remi Lamerat or Maxime Medard expected to be named as replacement
Despite failing to defeat Ireland in four years, winning the group is not beyond Les Bleus
Saint-André recalls Parra and drops Bastareaud while Papé appeals ban
Joe Schmidt’s fingerprints all over performance as his side keep France at bay
Inconsistent selection and brutish, forward-orientated tactics testing the patience of the French fans
It’s been miserable season for French side after disintregration of title-winning team
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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