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.
Bastareaud explains New York move
Toulon centre Mathieu Bastareaud explained why he is headed for New York after the Rugby World Cup.
France recall Bastareaud for England showdown
Romain Ntamack drops to the bench as Mathieu Bastareaud returns to face England in one of six changes to the France side.
Bastareaud slams ‘pathetic’ and ‘shameful’ France
France were stunned by Fiji in Paris, a defeat labelled as "shameful" by Mathieu Bastareaud.
Toulon’s Bastareaud handed five-week ban
France captain Mathieu Bastareaud must serve a five-week punishment for striking Castres forward Christophe Samson in a Top 14 game.
Toulon president fined as French club receive suspended points penalty
An independent disciplinary committee upheld EPCR complaints against Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal and the French club.
Bastareaud excited by Savea to Toulon reports
Julian Savea says it is "big news" for Toulon that they could be set to sign prolific wing Julian Savea.
When you are scared, you play good rugby – Bastareaud welcomes All Blacks fear
New Zealand's Eden Park may be an intimidating venue for visiting teams, but Mathieu Bastareaud believes that works in France's favour.
Bastareaud to lead France as Brunel changes three
With regular captain Guilhem Guirado injured, bruising centre Mathieu Bastareaud will lead France in their Six Nations clash with Wales.
Bastareaud back in one of five France changes
There will be five changes for France's line-up in the Six Nations clash with Italy, including a return for Mathieu Bastareaud.