Exclusive video: Watch the ferocious hit that has forced Johnny Sexton off against France
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJohnny Sexton has has been taken off against France following a bruising tackle from French number 8 Louis Picamoles.
Preview: Ireland vs France
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and France clash this afternoon for the prize of avoiding New Zealand in the knock out stages as well as completing a perfect run through the pool stages.Perceived by many to be one of the easier...
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...
France are up and running with Louis Picamoles a wolfish presence | Eddie Butler
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe unfailingly Gallic No8 showed a spirit of hostility against Italy in France’s opener and will be a wonderfully brooding figure at this Rugby World CupFrance are up and running. Well, most of them....
5 players that impressed on day 2 of the World Cup
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyA memorable day 2 of the World Cup for sure today, with the main talking point Japan's fabulous win over the Springboks. Here at UR we take a look at who impressed.5. Louis PicamolesPicamoles proved to...
Rugby union: talking points from the weekend’s World Cup warm-up action
1 decade ago by The GuardianFrance are starting to find their feet and their form, Scotland look to have plenty of strength in midfield and Danny Cipriani shone in England’s defeat to FranceFrance had promised to be good at the...
12 french changes for England rematch
1 decade agoFrance have made a total of 12 changes for his weekend’s re-match against England in Paris.Frédéric Michalak returns at fly-half, partnering Sébastien Tillous-Borde at half-back, with Scott Spedding...
France’s Mathieu Bastareaud to start against England in World Cup warm-up
1 decade ago by The Guardian• First-choice pairing of Bastareaud and Wesley Fofana to start in Paris• Louis Picamoles to continue at No8 for French sideFrance have made 12 changes for the return match with England in Paris on...
Goosen's miss denies Racing a win
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comRacing-Métro replacement fly-half Johan Goosen missed a last-minute penalty to allow Jake White's Montpellier to snatch a 24-all draw in their Top 14 clash in Paris on Saturday. Goosen, who is a contender...
Top 14 Highlights - Toulouse vs Bayonne
1 decade agoToulouse just about snatch the win in the final minutes of the game with a try from Louis Picamoles. Bayonne are very unlucky not to be leaving Toulouse with 4 points after leading for most of the match....
