France's Galthie to coach British Barbarians against England in June
PARIS : France coach Fabien Galthie will lock horns with his England counterpart Eddie Jones when he takes charge of the British Barbarians at Twickenham in June.
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France coach Galthie's contract extended after Six Nations triumph
France rugby coach Fabien Galthie has been rewarded for his side's stunning Six Nations triumph with a four-year contract extension until 2027, the French rugby federation (FFR) told AFP on Sunday.
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.
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.
France captain Dupont eager to enjoy Grand Slam as World Cup looms
SAINT-DENIS: France captain Antoine Dupont insisted that he wanted to "make the most" of a long-awaited Grand Slam success and not worry about the World Cup after a 25-13 win at home to England saw Les Bleus to a first Six Nations title in 12 years.
France live up to star billing as Antoine Dupont scores telling try to beat England and clinch Six Nations Grand Slam
France ended a 12-year wait for a Grand Slam victory with a battling win over England at Stade de France. Fabien Galthie’s side played the best rugby through the course of the Six Nations, but still had to get the job done — after being pipped at the final hurdle by Wales 12 months ago.
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.
