The Irish Times

Veteran number eight Louis Picamoles included in France’s World Cup squad

Francois Cros, Felix Lambey and Romain Taofifenua among those to miss out

Mon Sept 02 2019 - 21:08

Scotland fight back to claim a thriller against France

Home side battled hard to get the win and condemn the French to a second defeat

Sun Feb 11 2018 - 17:03

Rugby Statistics: Strong lineout figures not the whole story

Aggressive French defence ensured Ireland didn’t profit much from possession gained

Thu Feb 08 2018 - 07:00

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

Mon Feb 05 2018 - 05:00

Ireland escape to victory with stunning Sexton drop goal

Magnificent drop goal deep into added time gets Ireland out of jail against France

Sat Feb 03 2018 - 19:26

Johnny Sexton likely to be targeted again by France

Joe Schmidt hopes new coach Jacques Brunel will not resort to usual Les Bleus tactics

Fri Feb 02 2018 - 06:00

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

Fri Feb 02 2018 - 05:00

Can Jacques Brunel fix France’s ‘mess’ before Ireland clash?

Les Bleus enter contest on back of seven winless matches but are boosted by new coach

Sat Jan 27 2018 - 08:30

Leinster put bodies on the line and bonus point in the bag

Leo Cullen’s side run in four tries in exceptional start to European campaign

Sat Oct 14 2017 - 15:45

Gerry Thornley: Leinster loss of Sexton a potential game-changer

Financial and physical juggernaut of Montpellier should prove very different challenge

Sat Oct 14 2017 - 06:45

Leinster brace for meeting financial monster Montpellier

Sean O’Brien and Isa Nacewa likely to be available for the Champions Cup opener

Mon Oct 09 2017 - 06:00

Munster prove irresistible as Thomond plays its part to perfection

Umbilical link between team and supporters has made province extremely tough to beat

Mon Apr 03 2017 - 01:00

Toulouse are titans of French rugby but risk becoming also-rans

Munster’s opponents have found status diminished as money floods into Top 14

Fri Mar 31 2017 - 06:00

Liam Toland: Creativity need not be a dirty word for Ireland

This is not about mad risk-taking or massive passes, just the simple things, executed well

Fri Feb 19 2016 - 07:30

Liam Toland: Conservative game played into French hands

Ireland failed to press home advantage when they were on top in the first half

Mon Feb 15 2016 - 11:06

Andrew Trimble rues missed chances during dominant period

Ulster winger says players will react well as Twickenham challenge looms large

Mon Feb 15 2016 - 05:00

Noves brings in Vakatawa from leftfield

Sevens star will start on the wing when France take on Italy in Six Nations

Thu Feb 04 2016 - 13:01

Three wins can set up a famous final four

Munster tackle Toulouse first with Aviva Stadium semi-final places within grasp

Sat Apr 05 2014 - 01:00