Romain Ntamack and Damian Penaud return as France go for 7:1 split on the bench
Romain Ntamack and Damian Penaud have returned to the French starting side for Saturday's crunch Six Nations clash with Ireland at Aviva Stadium.
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Numbers add up for France as Ireland brace for impact
Ireland will have to brace themselves for the most fired-up France side imaginable when the sides clash in the fourth round of the Guinness Six Nations on Saturday (2.15pm, live on RTÉ).
Record-breaking France shift focus to decisive clash with Ireland
ROME : After record-breaking afternoon for France against Italy in Rome on Sunday, focus quickly shifted to their next Six Nations meeting against Ireland with captain Antoine Dupont describing it as a potential tournament decider.
France turn in imperious performance as they rout Italy in Six Nations
ROME : Captain Antoine Dupont led France to an overwhelming 73-24 rout of hosts Italy as they ran in 11 tries in an action-packed Six Nations triumph on Sunday, bouncing back in style from their one-point loss to England in their last game a fortnight ago.
Ramos at flyhalf, seven forwards on bench for France v Italy
PARIS : France coach Fabien Galthie restored Thomas Ramos at flyhalf and named seven forwards on the bench for the Six Nations game against Italy in Rome on Sunday after Matthieu Jalibert was ruled out with illness and with Romain Ntamack still suspended.
England determined to end Calcutta Cup ‘hurt’ and avoid unwanted history
Alex Mitchell admits that England are “hurting” following a record-equalling run of four successive defeats against Scotland.
France rue missed chances after last-gasp defeat by England
LONDON : France were left fuming over missed chances in a dominant first half as they lost 26-25 to England on Saturday in their first away game of the Six Nations.
England revive Six Nations title hopes with last-gasp victory against France
England revived their Six Nations title hopes as Elliot Daly’s converted final-minute try snatched a 26-25 victory against France and sparked wild celebrations at Allianz Stadium.