Preview: France vs Ireland
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance vs Ireland (14:25)Ireland travel to Paris with happy memories from their last visit to the Stade de France, but the two teams are different sides now.After a immensely physical game last Sunday...
Six changes to France ahead of Ireland
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyJefferson Poirot will make his debut as the French make six changes for Ireland.
'You’ve just got to get into him' - Dave Kearney on how to stop French juggernaut Virimi Vakatawa
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWhoever comprises the Ireland back three for Saturday’s clash with France is likely to come in close and frequent contact with the marauding Virimi Vakatawa and, according to Dave Kearney, there may...
Vakatawa impresses on his France debut
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsFrance head coach Guy Noves hopes his side have uncovered a diamond in the rough after Virimi Vakatawa's man of the match performance on debut.
Exeter Chiefs' Michele Campagnaro almost helps Italy to France...
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoExeter Chiefs centre Michele Campagnaro could not help Italy sliding to a narrow 23-21 loss to France in their opening Six Nations match on Saturday.The 22-year-old played a starring role as the Italians...
6 Nations Saturday Round-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland 9-15 EnglandEngland got life under Eddie Jones off to a winning start at Murrayfield as they retained the Calcutta Cup. An early try through George Kruis gave them the lead early on. Good...
Vakatawa shines as France edge Italy
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comVirimi Vakatawa and Jules Plisson shone in a new-look France team who secured a hard-fought 23-21 victory over Italy in their Six Nations opener on Saturday.
Inexperienced Vakatawa handed licence to thrill in Noves' first French test
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFrance will launch the Guy Noves coaching era today but Les Bleus' star attraction could be Test match newcomer Virimi Vakatawa.
France's Sevens star Virimi Vakatawa to make first Test appearance against Italy
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFrance's Sevens sensation Virimi Vakatawa will make his Test debut in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations opener against Italy in Paris.
France summon Sevens star Virimi Vakatawa for Six Nations opener
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyFrance's Sevens sensation Virimi Vakatawa will make his Test debut in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations opener against Italy in Paris.
