England 55 France 35, match report: Twickenham stunned as Six Nations title goes to Ireland
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsRugby union has probably never had a day like this, with three successively magnificently matches, and Twickenham has probably never seen a match quite like this. It defied every logic. It was mesmerizing,...
Preview & key stats: England v France (Sat)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland head coach Stuart Lancaster has brought in lock Geoff Parling for Dave Attwood in the only change to the side that beat Scotland. Attwood is dropped from the squad altogether, with Nick...
French merry-go-round continues
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Young Stade Francais flyhalf Jules Plisson has been called up for France's final Six Nations clash with England on Saturday as coach Philippe Saint-Andre named a 16th different halfback pairing. Plisson,...
Six Nations 2015: Troubled French told to copy RFU model ahead of crunch clash between England and France
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsIf results go according to the bookmakers’ forecast this weekend then France will finish in the bottom half of the Six Nations table for a fourth year in succession. Perversely, by the quirkiest of...
France claim flairless victory
1 decade ago by Rugby 365It was third time lucky for France in Rome as they claimed a 29-0 victory over Italy in an uneventful scrap-fest. Handling errors, poor decision making, wayward kicking and ill-discipline was the order...
Italy vs France, Six Nations 2015: live
1 decade ago by The TelegraphCan Italy back up their dramatic victory over Scotland at Murrayfield and defeat the French? Or can Les Bleus ease the mounting pressure on Philippe Saint-Andre with victory in Rome? Email your thoughts...
Preview: Italy v France (Sun)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsItaly centre Andrea Masi returns to face France on Sunday. Winger Leonardo Sarto replaces Michele Visentin and back-row Samuela Vunisa takes over from Simone Favaro. Captain Sergio Parisse...
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...
Preview: Italy v France
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Italy second row forward George Biagi is determined for his side to earn France's respect when the teams meet at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday in the Six Nations. The Azzurri go into the Round Four...
France ring the changes for Italy
1 decade ago by Rugby 365France have made wholesale changes for their Six Nations Championship match against Italy on Sunday, following their disappointing defeat to Wales two weeks ago. The side announced on Thursday by coach...
