RFU chief would prefer Eddie Jones’s replacement to be English
RFU director of performance Conor O’Shea also backs succession plan
RFU director of performance Conor O’Shea also backs succession plan
Using the PA system at times to awaken the ground was a little embarrassing
Les Bleus victory over England to seal title marks defining moment for modern rugby
Galthié’s enviably balanced young side puts some illustrious names in the shade
Strong running game of Andy Farrell’s side will pose challenges for inconsistent Scotland
Six Nations: Coach says Wales have ‘gone the extra mile’ in ensuring prop is fit to play
Short-sighted strategy leaves Andy Farrell’s side trailing in wake of well-prepared rivals
Outhalf grew into his role in Paris where Ireland proved they are on the right path
Galthie’s decision to select six forwards in the replacements important in the end game
Patrick Madden looks at some of the key factors at play in Saturday’s intense contest
France head coach was not surprised that Ireland played their way back into the game
Difficult to look past French flair and power not to mention a raucous home Parisian crowd
Attack god has looked kindly on Andy Farrell on his path down rugby’s road to Damascus
John Fogarty has presided over one of the key bedrocks of Ireland’s game
French coach has detractors but questionable man-management skills may be worth it
Les Bleus and Dupont will come on for Italy win but Paris visitors pose a serious danger
Farrell facing some difficult selection calls with Henderson and Henshaw back in the mix
Antoine Dupont to captain Les Bleus in their Six Nations opener in Paris
France’s Six Nations prospects appear to hinge significantly on new captain Dupont
Toulouse scrumhalf enjoyed a brilliant run with club and country
Emphatic 40-25 victory will provide a major confidence boost says coach Galthie
All Blacks look to bounce back in Paris but resurgent Les Bleus keen to pounce on any fatigue
Beauden Barrett fails to recover from head knock he suffered in defeat to Ireland
Three-time All-Ireland winning Dublin footballer became French club’s first foreign player in 1980
An increase in away wins made the tournament a success despite the absence of fans
The arrogance that has been wafting over the French set-up needed to be cleared
Andy Farrell’s side travel to Murrayfield as they look to build on victory over Italy
French head coach makes four changes from Ireland win for game against England
Sam Skinner calls on clubs to make a deal to allow access to stars for postponed game
England game on with findings of Les Bleus’ investigation into Covid outbreak approved
Internal investigation finds French coach was not ‘patient zero’ in Covid-19 outbreak
Ireland’s James Ryan lucky not to be punished for incident in Rome
Bernard Laporte backs coach Fabien Galthié as fallout continues from Covid-19 outbreak
Five further Covid-19 cases among French squad ahead of Sunday’s game in Paris
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