We're up against a stadium
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbySky Sports' Jonathan Davies is familiar with the Stade de France, and says he has spent this week warning his colleagues that they face more than just a stern test from the French team this weekend.
Five key battles ahead of the Ireland v England game
1 decade agoHealy v ColeIf Healy is recalled to the starting XV on Sunday he will come against Dan Cole once again, as the two continue their rivalry. The scrum is going to be a huge factor in who will win on...
Allegations surface that France team played on stimulants in 1980s
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe All Blacks legend whose scrotum was ripped open in an infamous 1986 rugby union Test match against France, admitted he wasn’t surprised at new allegations Les Bleus were on amphetamines at the...
Irish target English pack
1 decade ago by Rugby 365If Ireland are to stay on track for the Six Nations Grand Slam then the titleholders will have to prevent opponents England from taking the initiative from the start of Sunday's game, said Irish flank...
Bastareaud dropped for France clash with Wales
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFrance coach Philippe Saint-Andre has relegated powerful centre Mathieu Bastareaud to the bench for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash against Wales in Paris.
France put Mathieu Bastareaud on the bench for Six Nations clash with Wales
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Bastareaud to be replaced by Rémi Lamerat• France to start with Brice Dulin, Sofiane Guitoune and Morgan Parra• Banned lock Pascal Papé replaced by Romain Taofifénua Continue reading...
Lydiate ready to face familiar foe this weekend
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyDan Lydiate is looking forward to clashing with some familiar faces when Wales take on France in Paris this weekend.
Warren Gatland expecting improvement from Wales against France - video
1 decade ago by The GuardianWales rugby coach Warren Gatland and captain Sam Warburton look ahead to their Six Nations match against France on Saturday at the Stade de France. Gatland says Wales have improved since the loss to England...
France drop Bastareaud
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyFrance coach Philippe Saint-Andre has dropped centre Mathieu Bastareaud to the bench for Saturday’s Six Nations clash with Wales at the Stade de France.
France recall Parra and Dulin
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Scrumhalf Morgan Parra and fullback Brice Dulin have been recalled to the France team for Saturday's Six Nations encounter with Wales at Stade de France. The 26-year-old Parra, capped 58 times, and...
