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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Six Nations breaks for a week but tantalising conclusion lies ahead
LILLE, France, Feb 23 : The Six Nations pauses for a week’s break with France firmly in first place but with the tantalising prospect of Scotland or Ireland still able to launch a challenge, even after an early stumble.
France reshuffle second row for Six Nations clash with Italy
PARIS, Feb 20 : France coach Fabien Galthie on Friday made changes to his second row for Sunday's Six Nations match against Italy in Lille, with Emmanuel Meafou and Thibaud Flament coming into the starting XV.
France makes two changes for Six Nations clash with Wales
PARIS, Feb 12 : France coach Fabien Galthie has made two changes to the starting XV for Sunday's Six Nations match against Wales in Cardiff, sticking largely with the side that outclassed Ireland 36-14 in last week's opener.
Dupont comeback fires up holders France ahead of Six Nations opener against Ireland
France coach Fabien Galthié expects returning talismanic captain Antoine Dupont to spark defending champions France to a higher level in their Six Nations opener against injury-hit Ireland on Thursday.
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.