France meets expectations to deliver Grand Slam
Les Bleus victory over England to seal title marks defining moment for modern rugby
Grand Slam-chasing France ready to stake their claim as nation’s greatest
Galthié’s enviably balanced young side puts some illustrious names in the shade
Dan Sheehan’s career has been a slow burner but it’s ready to ignite
Leinster and Irish hooker’s former coach at Trinity and his dad reflect on his journey
Owen Doyle: No illusion, just simple physics behind Ntamack’s pass to Dupont
The law of relative velocity was at play in the build-up to France’s opening try
Ireland struggle to match France’s physicality in valiant defeat
Learning to live with the bully boys will be the acid test for Andy Farrell’s side
Tight margins as fired-up France withstand plucky Ireland performance
Battling second-half comeback comes up just short in Stade de France cauldron
Ireland battle their hearts out but French power prevails in Paris
Brilliant second-half comeback falls short but vital bonus point bagged
France v Ireland: French X-factor to be crucial in game of the tournament
Difficult to look past French flair and power not to mention a raucous home Parisian crowd
Matt Williams: France match at the mercy of the mischievous rugby gods
Attack god has looked kindly on Andy Farrell on his path down rugby’s road to Damascus
‘Callous, cold and calculating’ - Fabien Galthié’s journey to the top
French coach has detractors but questionable man-management skills may be worth it
Gerry Thornley’s 2021 winners and losers
Memorable victory over New Zealand was one of the best-ever Ireland displays
Ian Foster points to fatigue as a factor as New Zealand fall to France
Emphatic 40-25 victory will provide a major confidence boost says coach Galthie
Thrilling France dazzle as they land famous win over New Zealand
The All Blacks are beaten again as Les Bleus run up 40 points in Test match for the ages
Richie Mo’unga one of seven changes for New Zealand’s clash with France
Beauden Barrett fails to recover from head knock he suffered in defeat to Ireland
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