France's rugby team overpowers Ireland in Six Nations title defence
France began its Six Nations title defence with five tries and a bonus point after a dominant 36-14 win against Ireland on Thursday.
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France's Jalibert seizes chance to shine in Ntamack's absence
PARIS, Feb 6 : Matthieu Jalibert shone in France's Six Nations opener on Thursday, helping Les Bleus to a 36-14 win over Ireland, as the flyhalf seized his chance to impress in the absence of injured Romain Ntamack.
Brilliant France too strong for Ireland in Six Nations opener
PARIS, Feb 5 : France launched the defence of their Six Nations title in emphatic fashion, sweeping Ireland aside 36-14 at the Stade de France on Thursday, dominating play for long stretches before easing off once the bonus point was secured.
France leads Ireland 22-0 at half-time
France has scored three times to lead Ireland 22-0 at half-time.
Munster edged out by Toulon in second Champions Cup loss
Munster slipped to a second Champions Cup defeat after going down 27-25 away to Toulon in pool two.
France's Fickou, Meafou and Flament return for Australia clash
PARIS :France centre Gael Fickou and locks Emmanuel Meafou and Thibaud Flament are back in the starting team to face Australia this weekend as coach Fabien Galthie on Thursday made three changes to the side that beat Fiji last week.
Lucu in for Le Garrec as France make six changes for Fiji test
PARIS :Scrumhalf Maxime Lucu will start for France against Fiji in Bordeaux on Saturday, replacing Nolann Le Garrec, who has been ruled out of the Autumn series due to a thigh injury, the French team said on Thursday.
Damian Penaud adds to France injury woes ahead of Six Nations opener
France have lost flying winger Damian Penaud to injury for their Six Nations clash against Wales, adding to a list of key players unavailable for the tournament opener at the Stade de France on Friday.