Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle establish advantage over Bordeaux in Heineken Champions Cup last-16
Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle prevailed 31-13 at Bordeaux in an all-Top 14 clash in the Heineken Champions Cup which defied domestic form.
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State of the Nation: France worthy Six Nations champions as Rugby World Cup hopes bolstered
Now that the 2022 Six Nations is wrapped up, we continue to delve into the state of affairs in each of the competing nations. Last up, France.
France set down World Cup marker with superb Grand Slam
France's first Six Nations title for 12 years showed that Fabien Galthie's impressive team, who beat England in a party atmosphere at the Stade de France, will be hard to stop at the World Cup on home soil next year.
Six Nations Grand Slam: France sweep fans off their feet with glorious triumph
There is a 1990s billboard advert, fondly remembered in both England and France.
Rugby: France beat England to claim long-awaited Six Nations Grand Slam
Fabien Galthie's side showed their brilliance in an exhilarating opening half, although some poor passing and handling kept England in the game until the hour.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: France and Ireland are in a league of their own
Before this Six Nations I was hugely excited at the prospect of five of the best sides in the world, and Italy, going head to head and, if it didn’t quite live up to the hype, it was a hugely significant and largely enjoyable tournament nonetheless.
Galthie says France have learned from defeats before Six Nations decider
France coach Fabien Galthie said Thursday his players had learned from their past disappointments as they prepare to face England on Saturday hoping to win their first Six Nations title since 2010.