The Irish Times

Harlequins refuse to blame Marcus Smith for Champions Cup exit after missed conversion

Montpellier go through on a one-point aggregate margin at The Stoop

Sat Apr 16 2022 - 15:14

‘Callous, cold and calculating’ - Fabien Galthié’s journey to the top

French coach has detractors but questionable man-management skills may be worth it

Fri Feb 11 2022 - 13:05

Saint-André with little sympathy for Leinster after ‘men against boys’ defeat

Montpellier coach says 18 of his squad had contracted Covid in last two and half weeks

Mon Jan 17 2022 - 06:30

TV View: Humiliation the name of the game for Montpellier and hapless England

Gallic shrug of indifference summed up French club’s miserable efforts

Mon Jan 17 2022 - 01:00

Not a lot for Leinster to learn as Cullen parks record win

Montpellier boss Saint-André laments Covid woes that left him with ‘academy backline’

Sun Jan 16 2022 - 16:55

Leinster determined to set the record straight at Montpellier’s expense

Cullen’s side will be highly motivated by controversial walkover which still rankles

Fri Jan 14 2022 - 20:45

2021 in-person summer camps in Ireland: Our guide to the best and most popular

In-person Summer Camps: Programmes across the island cater for all interests, including sport, tech and art

Tue Jun 01 2021 - 06:01

Borthwick eyes Challenge Cup glory despite Leicester’s underdog status

Montpellier name three South African World Cup winners on their bench

Thu May 20 2021 - 16:34

Brice Dulin back and enjoying the new dynamic with rejuvenated France

Experienced fullback thriving again having reunited with influential coach O’Gara

Wed Feb 10 2021 - 09:12

Gerry Thornley: France very firmly pin their colours to the mast

Les Bleus rekindle their love story with the public and look like Six Nations contenders

Tue Feb 04 2020 - 07:00

Unchanged French side slightly unnerving for Ireland

First France coach to name the same team for successive Tests since 2012

Wed Mar 06 2019 - 05:30

Six Nations: Logic points to Welsh win but doesn’t apply to France

Unpredictable les bleus will fired up and keen to redeem themselves after Fiji upset

Fri Feb 01 2019 - 06:30

Matt Williams: Only way to triumph at Thomond Park is to out-Munster Munster

Toulon need to develop the type of team DNA that Munster and Leinster have achieved

Sat Mar 31 2018 - 06:00

Can Jacques Brunel fix France’s ‘mess’ before Ireland clash?

Les Bleus enter contest on back of seven winless matches but are boosted by new coach

Sat Jan 27 2018 - 08:30

Guy Novès sacking the latest act in the drama of French rugby

FFR trying to avoid paying coach who failed in his efforts to restore Gallic flair and pride

Thu Jan 04 2018 - 12:51

Jacques Brunel named as the new head coach of France

In wake of poor 2017 results, Guy Noves replaced by former Italy and Perpignan coach

Wed Dec 27 2017 - 18:00

Gerry Thornley: Six Nations defences still on top despite bonus points

Tournament of close contests was hardly vintage but compellingly tribal as ever

Tue Mar 21 2017 - 07:00

France stirring under Guy Novès as they combine force with touch of flair

Les Bleus will arrive in Dublin with most settled team and squad since Laporte days

Fri Feb 17 2017 - 20:05

Gerry Thornley: Top tier expands and leaves Italy behind

This year’s series is going to be more brutally physical and exacting than its predecessors

Tue Feb 14 2017 - 07:39

Mathieu Bastareaud returns to injury-hit France squad

Powerful Toulon centre in the frame for the opener against England at Twickenham

Mon Jan 23 2017 - 17:36

Six Nations: Ireland aim to subdue Stade de France bear pit

Joe Schmidt’s aiming to beat France four times in row and good start will be half battle

Sat Feb 13 2016 - 12:23

Philipe Saint-André’s excuses will live and die by sword in Novés’s hand

Should France thrive in Six Nations ex-coach’s tenure will be cast in even harsher light

Sat Feb 13 2016 - 01:01

Noves brings in Vakatawa from leftfield

Sevens star will start on the wing when France take on Italy in Six Nations

Thu Feb 04 2016 - 13:01

Six Nations: Ireland have hard act to follow in pursuit of three in a row

With France and England away, third title in succession looks a tall order

Wed Feb 03 2016 - 13:49

Guy Noves and France waiting in the long grass for Ireland

This is the game les Bleus are targeting as the one most likely to define their campaign

Tue Feb 02 2016 - 07:20

All Black humiliation a stain on France’s rugby heritage

World Cup quarter-final loss typifies decline with inspiration long gone from French game

Sun Oct 18 2015 - 21:12

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

Dusautoir dismisses rumours of rebellion in France camp

Reports suggested a ‘discreet rebellion’ had taken place against Philippe Saint-André

Fri Oct 16 2015 - 13:55

Philippe Saint-André facing French mutiny, reports

France team have staged a ‘discreet’ rebellion against coach ahead of New Zealand game

Fri Oct 16 2015 - 09:26

Everything Sonny as All Blacks refuse to look back

‘I didn’t even watch’ the defeat to France in 2007, says New Zealand centre Williams

Tue Oct 13 2015 - 01:00

Tullow Tank epitomises mighty spirit that humbled France

Heroic team paid dearly in blood, sweat and tears for an epic victory

Mon Oct 12 2015 - 01:00

Thornley: Inspired Ireland soak up punishment and stand tall

Schmidt’s men set for quarter-final with Argentina after magnificent display

Mon Oct 12 2015 - 00:30

Saint-André tries to find a crumb of comfort

“We don’t have that many injuries compared to Ireland. They have two, maybe three very serious injuries”

Sun Oct 11 2015 - 21:25

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