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Lopez centre of France v Clermont battle

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

France fly-half Camille Lopez has been at the centre of a club v country tug-of-war with Clermont winning the battle. Lopez injured his knee in last Sunday's win over Italy and was substituted at...

Six Nations preview: Italy v Wales

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

Wales need a sizeable victory to stand any chance of snatching the Six Nations title from under the noses of England and Ireland - and who better for Warren Gatland's men to play on the final day of the...

Lancaster - Six Nations Super Saturday is our Ryder Cup

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

Stuart Lancaster and his England side are preparing for a Ryder Cup-esque chase for the Six Nations title on Saturday when they come up against France at Twickenham. When England kick off against...

Preview: Italy v Wales

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Wales coach Warren Gatland has called for focus as they travel to Rome in search of a huge victory margin over Italy that could still see them crowned Six Nations champions. A 23-16 win over defending...

Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 11

1 decade ago by Wales 6 Nations News

Wales can still win the Six Nations title in Rome, full coverage in this week's Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from coach warren Gatland, captain Sam Warburton, as well as front row pair...

England v France: Pressure will be like Ryder Cup final day, says Stuart Lancaster, ahead of Six Nations clash

1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby News

Stuart Lancaster has compared England’s bid to win the RBS Six Nations title in the final match against France on Saturday to the the final day of a Ryder Cup and insisted his side would handle the...

Lancaster to delay France team talk

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

England will hold their team talk just half-an-hour before the 17:00 GMT kick-off of the Six Nations decider against France at Twickenham on Saturday. Coach Stuart Lancaster will...

Six Nations 2015: France lose fly-half Camille Lopez for England clash in club v country tug of war

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

The club v country difficulties facing Philippe Saint-André were laid bare when the France head coach was obliged to confirm that his preferred fly-half, Camille Lopez, had withdrawn from selection on...

Six Nations 2015: I believe France can beat anyone, even England at Twickenham, says Philippe Saint-Andre

1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby News

The mask has been set aside. The emotional, agitated, vulnerable, strained Philippe Saint-André has receded, the 29-0 win over Italy last Sunday stilling the heated debate swirling around the France...

Six Nations: This France side are the worst I've ever seen

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

This is one of the worst French teams that I have ever seen. Ever! Watching them play last week against Italy reminded me of those silent disco nights where everyone is listening to music through headphones;...