The Irish Times

Tadhg Furlong sidesteps barrage of praise as memories of Paris keep him grounded

Irish prop does not believe scrum battle will necessarily decide outcome against France

Thu Feb 10 2022 - 06:00

Ireland wary of Peyper calling the tune as they head for Twickenham

John O'Sullivan: South African referee has made some controversial calls in the past

Thu Feb 20 2020 - 07:00

Champions Cup: Gerry Thornley's club-by-club guide

A look at the 20 sides in the 2018-19 Heineken Cup who are bidding for the ultimate prize

Sat Oct 06 2018 - 05:41

Johnny Sexton likely to be targeted again by France

Joe Schmidt hopes new coach Jacques Brunel will not resort to usual Les Bleus tactics

Fri Feb 02 2018 - 06:00

Easterby: Ireland in full health and with clear focus on France

Simon Easterby admits a lot of homework has been done on transitional French team

Tue Jan 30 2018 - 15:05

Six Nations to probe late French replacement in Wales win

Replacement of Uini Atonio by Slimani referred to Untoward Incident Review Group

Mon Apr 03 2017 - 19:18

Thomond Park roars as four-try Munster rout Toulouse

A 12th European Cup semi-final in 21 years for Munster as old foes brushed aside

Sat Apr 01 2017 - 20:29

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

Yoann Maestri faces misconduct charge after Wayne Barnes comments

‘Anglo-Saxon referees talk about fair play but the reality is they think we’re cheats’

Fri Mar 24 2017 - 10:24

Guy Noves makes four changes for France’s clash with Italy

Fullback Scott Spedding among those dropped after third round defeat to Ireland

Thu Mar 09 2017 - 14:53

2017 Six Nations Round Three: The team of the week

Six Irishmen, four Scots, two Welsh, two English and an Italian make up this week’s XV

Mon Feb 27 2017 - 15:14

Six Nations Championship: Ireland v France, player statistics

What Joe Schmidt’s side will face at the Avivia Stadium

Sat Feb 25 2017 - 07:00

France ‘know everything about Ireland’ ahead of Aviva clash

Coach Yannick Bru says Johnny Sexton’s return doesn’t change Les Bleu’s plans

Fri Feb 24 2017 - 16:28

France make three changes to starting XV for Aviva visit

Prop Rabah Slimani, flanker Bernard Le Roux and wing Yoann Huget come in

Thu Feb 23 2017 - 11:23

Johnny Sexton: Numbers game not stacking up for injured Ireland outhalf

Outhalf has completed just one match for Ireland and Leinster this season and five in the last 12 months

Fri Feb 03 2017 - 17:06

Liam Toland: Connacht will prosper if they focus on protecting the ball

Ball control is key factor for Pat Lam’s side in Champions Cup opener with Toulouse

Fri Oct 14 2016 - 07:00

Six Nations’ disciplinary system needs investigating

Global body quite right to summons Joe Marler for his offensive ‘gypsy boy’ comment

Tue Mar 29 2016 - 05:00

Gerry Thornley: Powers that be have duty of care to protect players

Strict clamp down on dangerous tackling at World Cup must be implemented at all levels

Tue Feb 23 2016 - 07:20

Liam Toland: Creativity need not be a dirty word for Ireland

This is not about mad risk-taking or massive passes, just the simple things, executed well

Fri Feb 19 2016 - 07:30

Yoann Maestri warned over Sexton cheap shot

French second row will not face disciplinary hearing after shoulder-charge on Irish outhalf

Mon Feb 15 2016 - 18:51

Video: Will French players be cited for Saturday incidents?

Guirado hit Dave Kearney with a high tackle while Maestri caught Johnny Sexton late

Mon Feb 15 2016 - 10:00

Andrew Trimble rues missed chances during dominant period

Ulster winger says players will react well as Twickenham challenge looms large

Mon Feb 15 2016 - 05:00

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

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

Liam Toland: All hail Ireland’s work on training ground

Joe Schmidt’s players knew jobs inside-out and performed them to maximum effect

Mon Oct 12 2015 - 08:08

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

Ireland have enough to win if our main men turn up

Bare knuckle ride in prospect as crunch pool game against French likely to be attritional

Fri Oct 09 2015 - 22:30

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

‘Whatever you think about two men kicking the humanity out of each other in a cage. . . at least it’s not soccer’

Sat Aug 08 2015 - 01:00

France overpower Italy in dismal Rome clash

Visitors score second-half tries from Yoann Maestri and Mathieu Bastareaud

Sun Mar 15 2015 - 23:30

France straining under the yoke of Saint-André’s tactical straitjacket

Inconsistent selection and brutish, forward-orientated tactics testing the patience of the French fans

Sat Feb 14 2015 - 01:00

Ireland players better protected by IRFU - Philippe Saint Andre

French coach looking forward to the World Cup when he will have uninterrupted access to his players in preparation terms

Thu Jan 29 2015 - 01:00

Bath keep hopes alive with stunning win away to Toulouse

Francois Louw claims bonus-point try late on for English side

Sun Jan 18 2015 - 18:09

Noa Nakaitaci out to take chance after being named in preliminary France squad

Uncapped Clermont winger named in Philippe Saint-Andre’s 31-strong training squad

Thu Jan 15 2015 - 17:33