Six Nations: Ireland lead France at half-time in match billed as potential title-decider
Ireland lead France 17-10 at half-time in the opening match of the Six Nations 2024.
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Maxime Lucu replaces Antoine Dupont in France team to face Ireland
Maxime Lucu has been selected at scrum-half for France's much-anticipated Guinness Six Nations opener against Ireland, with regular number nine Antoine Dupont skipping the championship to prepare for an Olympics sevens campaign.
Bernard Jackman: Joe McCarthy should start for Ireland v France
Bernard Jackman believes Joe McCarthy has earned his shot in the starting Ireland team for the Guinness Six Nations opener away to France next week.
Montpellier v Ospreys Live: Kick-off time and score updates from Challenge Cup tie
The Ospreys are in Challenge Cup action this afternoon against Montpellier Herault in round two of European competition. Toby Booth has named Morgan Morris as captain in the absence of Jac Morgan.
Jonathan Danty ruled out of RWC opener as France name team to take on New Zealand
Jonathan Danty will miss France's opening Rugby World Cup game with New Zealand on Friday night (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player), with Yoram Moefana named to start in the centre.
Authorities back France decision to pick player convicted over racism
French authorities supported France national team coach Fabien Galthie on Monday over his decision to pick Bastien Chalureau, who in 2020 was convicted of a racially motivated assault, in his rugby World Cup squad.
Tearful Chalureau denies racism as France gear up for All Blacks clash
RUEIL MALMAISON, France: French lock Bastien Chalureau insisted on Monday he is not racist amid an outcry over his call-up into the Rugby World Cup squad three years after his conviction for a racially motivated assault.
Bastien Chalureau says he is ‘not a racist’ following France World Cup call-up
France lock Bastien Chalureau has denied accusations he is racist following his controversial call-up for the Rugby World Cup.