PSA continues French rotation
1 decade agoJust three players from France's win against Romania have retained their place for Thursday's contest against Canada as coach Philippe Saint-André made 12 changes to his starting XV.Brice Dulin,...
Preview: France vs Romania
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance take on Romania this evening in what they will feel should be a facile win. Phillipe Saint-Andre has made a massive thirteen changes to the side that took on Italy in the tournament opener, with...
Sergio Parisse harshly red carded as Brice Dulin gets tipped up in the air
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpStade Francais captain Sergio Parisse was shown a straight red card by referee Jerome Garces at the weekend, a decision that stunned the skipper, and everyone watching. It was a vital game for the...
POLL: Parisse sees red for aerial challenge – but was it the right call?
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogStade Français skipper Sergio Parisse was shown a red card for taking out Racing Métro fullback Brice Dulin at the weekend - but was it the right call?
Steyn gives Stade bragging rights
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Springbok Morné Steyn's long-range kicking capability took centre stage as Stade Francais overcame the early red carding of captain Sergio Parisse to beat Parisian rivals Racing-Metro 28-19 in Top 14...
Racing Metro 11 Saracens 12, European Champions Cup match report: Marcelo Bosch kicks match-winning penalty
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSaracens centre Marcelo Bosch landed a match-winning penalty with the final kick of the game to guarantee English representation in the semi-finals of the Champions Cup. Bosch stepped up to take the...
Bosch boots last-gasp winner
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby05 April 2015Bosch stepped up to take the 55-metre shot at goal after Racing Metro replacement Fabrice Metz had been penalised for diving over the top with only 10 seconds remaining on...
Racing Metro v Saracens (Sun)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth captains Saracens on their Champions Cup trip to Paris, with normal captain Alistair Hargreaves injured. Hargreaves is replaced by Scotland's Jim Hamilton...
Italy v France: Unthinkable for Les Blues to lose clash in Rome? With Philippe Saint-Andre in charge, think again
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThe weather prospects for Rome on Sunday are gloomy, with rain. But the prospects for Philippe Saint-André will surely be even gloomier still should his French side lose to Italy. Unthinkable that...
Six Nations preview: Italy v France
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumItaly and France meet at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Sunday, with Les Bleus looking to get back to winning ways after successive Six Nations defeats - but their recent record in Italy does not make...
