French rugby player Uini Atonio forced to retire after heart attack
French prop Uini Atonio has suffered a heart attack and will not play rugby again, his club La Rochelle has announced.
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France call up nine uncapped players with Ntamack still out for Wales clash
PARIS, Feb 7 : France coach Fabien Galthie named nine uncapped players in a 42-man squad on Saturday ahead of their second Six Nations encounter against Wales next week, while flyhalf Romain Ntamack and Damian Penaud remained out for different reasons.
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.
Dupont back for France in Six Nations opener against Ireland
PARIS, Feb 3 : Captain Antoine Dupont will make his return to the France team for their Six Nations opener against Ireland on Thursday, 11 months after suffering a serious knee injury, coach Fabien Galthie said on Tuesday.
France prop Atonio forced to retire after cardiac incident
PARIS, Jan 28 : France international tighthead prop Uini Atonio has suffered a cardiac incident and has been forced to call time on his playing career, his club La Rochelle said on Wednesday, adding the player remains in hospital.
France's Dupont fired up for crunch Six Nations opener against Ireland
Jan 26 : France have no choice but to be ready when they kick off their Six Nations title defence next week against Ireland in Paris, their captain Antoine Dupont said on Monday.
Penaud out of France squad in sweeping changes for Six Nations, Dupont back
PARIS, Jan 21 : France coach Fabien Galthie has made sweeping changes to his plans for the Six Nations, leaving Damian Penaud, Gregory Alldritt and Gael Fickou out of his 42-man squad on Wednesday as Antoine Dupont returns from injury.