The Irish Times

My favourite sporting moment: Les Bleus tear up formbook to stun New Zealand

I’ve never ever come across such shocked and crestfallen players as those All Blacks

Mon Apr 20 2020 - 06:00

Rugby Statistics: Totemic Toner towers above his Leinster team-mates

Secondrow played more minutes than any other Leinster player in Champions Cup campaign

Thu May 17 2018 - 07:00

Leinster keep their cool as they seek glory in Basque country

It will be a tight final against Racing, but province can prove they are Europe's best

Sat May 12 2018 - 06:00

History beckons for Leinster great Isa Nacewa

Victory today would see back become one of most successful players in European rugby

Sat May 12 2018 - 06:00

No inner conflict for Simon Zebo as he prepares to face Racing

Popular figure determined to end his period with Munster by claiming silverware

Sat Jan 13 2018 - 07:00

Freddy Michalak to retire at end of the season

The 35-year-old ends his career as France’s all-time leading scorer with 436 points

Mon Dec 18 2017 - 14:47

IRFU will not bid for future World Cups under present parameters

Philip Browne disappointed by lack of support from Wales and Scotland

Wed Nov 15 2017 - 15:55

Toulouse are titans of French rugby but risk becoming also-rans

Munster’s opponents have found status diminished as money floods into Top 14

Fri Mar 31 2017 - 06:00

Bath look set to bow out of European Champions Cup after defeat to Toulon

Late penalty from Frédéric Michalak proved just enough to save Toulon from their first home defeat in Europe’s elite competition

Sun Jan 10 2016 - 18:34

All Blacks send ominous warning with awesome display of power

New Zealand set up Springbok semi-final with nine-try rout of demoralised France side

Sun Oct 18 2015 - 15:47

France haunted All Blacks in past but unlikely to do so at present

Philippe Saint-André’s side don’t look like an outfit that can upset world champions

Sat Oct 17 2015 - 01:00

Major parts of the puzzle seem to be coming together for France

Freddy Michalak has become a leader and the French pack looks increasingly formidable

Sat Oct 10 2015 - 19:26

‘All the pressure is on Ireland’ - Picamoles back for France

Centre Wesley Fofana replaces Alexandre Dumoulin as Brice Dulin also comes in

Fri Oct 09 2015 - 11:48

Remy Grosso to make France Test debut against Canada

Louis Picamoles rested as boss Philippe Saint-André makes four changes

Tue Sept 29 2015 - 12:41

Toulon president says club are ‘not affected’ by ‘doping affair’

French anti-doping agency investigating pharmacists in city over medication sales

Tue Sept 08 2015 - 12:42

RWC #16: France hit back at the critics to dump out All Blacks

As tournament hosts in 2007 France rose to the occasion in their quarter-final clash

Thu Sept 03 2015 - 12:00

Frederic Michalak edges out Francois Trinh-Duc in France squad

Toulon outhalf became France’s all-time record points scorer during win over England

Sun Aug 23 2015 - 15:57

Philippe Saint-Andre names final France World Cup squad

Francois Trinh-Duc a victim of all-time top scorer Frederic Michalak’s renaissance

Sun Aug 23 2015 - 12:56

Gerry Thornley: Mercurial French major obstacle to Irish World Cup hopes

Despite failing to defeat Ireland in four years, winning the group is not beyond Les Bleus

Tue Aug 18 2015 - 13:06

Mils Muliaina’s lessons show enduring value of culture

With creativity come poor decisions or good decisions executed poorly from both sides

Fri Apr 24 2015 - 01:00

Toulon 25 Leinster 20: How the players rated

Gavin Cummiskey assesses the performances of both sets of players as Toulon reach yet another final

Sun Apr 19 2015 - 19:24

Frédéric Michalak embracing chance to build lasting legacy

Toulon outhalf has resurrected a career that has long mixed the flaky with flawless

Sat Apr 18 2015 - 01:10

Toulon player-by-player statistics for European Champions Cup semi-final

Toulon team to face Leinster at Stade Velodrome

Sat Apr 18 2015 - 01:03

Liam Toland: Leinster need to ignite their support with some ‘chaos attack’

Out-thinking Toulon the key to gaining Champions Cup semi-final win

Fri Apr 17 2015 - 10:41

Toulon looking ‘to make big improvements quickly’

New Zealand tighthead Carl Hayman believes Matt Giteau’s return is crucial

Mon Apr 06 2015 - 13:18

O’Connor says Leinster must find try-scoring touch in Toulon

Ian Madigan’s accuracy won’t be enough to survive daunting semi-final in France

Mon Apr 06 2015 - 09:09

Michalak’s boot does the job as error-strewn Toulon set up semi-final with Leinster

French side far from their best as they see off Wasps

Sun Apr 05 2015 - 18:59

Joe Schmidt has issues with Wayne Barnes over scrum calls

Ireland coach says Jack McGrath’s scrummaging against Wales was ‘very correct’

Thu Mar 19 2015 - 16:44

France mown down by Australia in Brisbane

Hosts were 41 points up at one stage prior to a late rally from the tourists

Sat Jun 07 2014 - 13:49

Peter O’Mahony emerges as big injury concern for Munster

Leinster optimistic Cian Healy and Dave Kearney will be able to face Toulon on Sunday

Mon Mar 31 2014 - 07:50

Toulon come calling for Ruan Pienaar

French club reported to have made Ulster scrumhalf an offer to bring him to Top 14

Wed Sept 18 2013 - 15:16

Victory fails to lift France off the bottom rung

Second-half tries from Fofana and Medard end brave Scottish show

Sat Mar 16 2013 - 22:36

Saint-Andre makes three changes for France

Home side looking to avoid wooden spoon against the Scots in Paris

Thu Mar 14 2013 - 12:07

Heaslip rues the one that got away

French fightback leaves Ireland captain disappointed

Sat Mar 09 2013 - 19:43