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Posted 480 days ago
by Katie Field, Rugby World writer
When Scotland last ran out at Murrayfield, three weeks ago, they were the favourites to beat a rebuilt England side. But the unthinkable happened and Scotland lost 13-6, then suffered a 27-13 defeat in Wales a week later. So, as they prepare for their second Murrayfield outing of the RBS 6 Nations, against France this…
Posted 489 days ago
An agreement has been reached between the IRFU and the FFR over the refunding of the face value of match tickets for the RBS 6 Nations clash between France and Ireland, which should have taken place on Saturday 11 February. The match will now take place on Sunday 4 March at 4pm local time.
The process for seeking a refund is…
Posted 489 days ago
The RBS 6 Six Nations council has announced that the postponed France v Ireland match will now take place on Sunday 4 March at 4pm local time (3pm GMT), at the Stade de France. It was also confirmed that ticket holders who are unable to attend the match will be entitled to a full refund for their tickets, details of…
Posted 491 days ago
By Bea Asprey, Rugby World Writer
VINCENT CLERC had issued a warning days before France were due to host Ireland at the Stade de France that the freezing temperatures in Paris could render the pitch unsafe to play on. So why was a contingency plan not immediately put into place, and why was it left until kick-off time on the…
Posted 495 days ago
KEITH EARLS returns to the Ireland team for their Six Nations game against France on Saturday night in Paris.
The Munster centre was originally picked in the team to play Wales last weekend, but had to pull out because his baby daughter had been admitted to hospital. He is now back in the starting XV, replacing Fergus McFadden in the No…
Posted 499 days ago
By Owain Jones, Rugby World Editor
In a nutshell
France gained revenge over Italy after last year’s humbling 22-21 defeat in Rome, romping to a four-try, 30-12 win. The scoreline didn’t reflect a game in which the Azzurri, under new coach Jacques Brunel, had plenty of possession, and at least tried to play with some ambition. Sadly they didn’t have the…
Posted 610 days ago
Craig Joubert will take charge of his first Rugby World Cup Final after the International Rugby Board (IRB) announced that the South African has been appointed to the New Zealand versus France Rugby World Cup 2011 Final at Eden Park on Sunday, October 23.
Joubert, who took charge of the New Zealand versus Australia semi-final on Sunday, becomes only the second…
Posted 610 days ago
The French Rugby squad took the heat off their Rugby World Cup 2011 finals build-up with a relaxed day out in Auckland.
The players and management enjoyed a typical Kiwi barbeque lunch at the waterside Riverhead Tavern and a thrilling jet-boat ride on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour.
While experiencing a high-speed blast and sweeping turns the group made the most of their day…
Posted 669 days ago
Shane Jennings has been included to start at openside on the Ireland team to play France tomorrow in the opening game of the Guinness Summer Series. Jennings comes into the side in place of David Wallace, who picked up a slight hamstring strain during the week and has been stood down from the team as a precaution. It is expected that…
