Bastareaud and Parra axed from youthful France World Cup squad
France will head to the 2019 Rugby World Cup without Mathieu Bastareaud after their Six Nations vice-captain was left out of a 31-man squad.
Parra to miss Clermont’s Top 14 run-in
Morgan Parra was injured in Clermont Auvergne's European Challenge Cup final triumph and will play no further part in his club's season.
Galthie to take over as France head coach
Bernard Laporte wanted Joe Schmidt to take over as France head coach, but Fabien Galthie will succeed Jacques Brunel.
Chabal sings Les Bleus! Rugby great entertains Hong Kong Sevens crowd
Known for his ball-carrying skills as a player, Sebastien Chabal demonstrated his singing abilities at the Hong Kong Sevens on Friday.
O’Gara rules out France World Cup role
Ronan O'Gara says there was contact from agents over a job with France, but says he is committed to the Crusaders.
Wales’ winning run, Schmidt’s home defeat – 2019 Six Nations in Opta numbers
After Wales won the Six Nations Grand Slam on Saturday, we used Opta data to review the 2019 campaign.
Brunel disappointed by France’s Six Nations campaign
France may have won against Italy on Saturday, but Jacques Brunel still considered the Six Nations a disappointment.
Italy will hurt ‘more than ever’ after France defeat – O’Shea
As Italy ended the Six Nations without a victory, having squandered big chances against France, Conor O'Shea acknowledged their hurt.
Penaud late show gets France past luckless Italy
Italy were made to pay for failing to take their chances in the first half as France handed them a fifth Six Nations defeat this year.
Fofana Six Nations farewell ruined by injury
Jacques Brunel recalled Wesley Fofana for the trip to Italy but the France centre has been ruled out late on due to injury.
