In partnership with Opta by Stats Perform, Alan Dymock and Ross Hamilton take a look under the hood of some striking match data to bring you the story behind Six…
France
Advantage France after Six Nations spectacular
We witness an Ireland and France Six Nations Spectacular Games like this one get seared into the memory – the sort of Six Nations teeth-rattler that has us chattering all…
Antoine Dupont try in first minute against Ireland
Antoine Dupont try in first minute against Ireland The rugby was scintillating from the off. It took no time at all, as we witness reigning men’s World Player of the…
The incredible rise of Thibaud Flament
From a fly-half in Loughborough’s fifth team to a lock for France at Test level, via a spell in Argentina. Paul Eddison reports
Who is Anthony Jelonch: Ten things you should know about the France back-row
The back-row has a strong relationship with Antoine Dupont, Kit Shepard reports
Who is Paul Willemse: Ten things you should know about the France lock
The Montpellier forward has thrived since leaving South Africa. By Kit Shepard
Six Nations France v Ireland preview
Everything you need to know as Ireland head to Paris
Did you notice Antoine Dupont’s silver boots?
the France scrum-half – and plenty of forwards – wore the latest shiny adidas numbers
Who is Yoram Moefana: Ten things you should know about the France centre
The centre traversed the globe to become a French international. Kit Shepard reports
Who is Cyril Baille: Ten things you should know about the France prop
Kit Shepard reports on the dependable Toulouse loosehead