Nine points from a possible ten isn’t a bad way to launch a World Cup campaign, and France coach Philippe Saint-Andre declared himself satisfied on Wednesday night after watching his…
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World Cup 2015: France 38-11 Romania
What’s hot Credit in defeat Romania have always had a reputation as strong scrummagers, built in their pomp in the Eighties. They rolled back the years on a fresh September…
World Cup Highlights: France 38-11 Romania
France ran in five tries to secure a bonus point victory over Romania at the Olympic Stadium – Watch official World Cup highlights here. For the latest Rugby World subscription offers, click here.…
France gamble by calling up inexperienced Remy Grosso
In four years in charge of France, Philippe Saint-André has used 82 players – one fewer than his predecessor Marc Lièvremont. Over the next fortnight, Saint-André should equal Lièvremont’s record…
World Cup 2015: France 32-10 Italy
France kicked off their World Cup campaign with a comfortable win over Italy at Twickenham, where they used the boot of Frederic Michalak to drum up a comfortable 15-3 lead…
World Cup Highlights: France 32-10 Italy
France opened their tournament account with a victory over Italy at Twickenham – Watch official World Cup highlights here. For the latest Rugby World subscription offers, click here.
French team suffer culture shock as they set up base in Croydon
When the French rugby team were told they were to be based ‘just outside London’ for the Rugby World Cup, doubtless they imagined the castled decadence of Windsor or the…
World Cup 2015: Why it’s dangerous to write off France
France are seen as outsiders for the 2015 World Cup but have the talent to upset the odds at the tournament
Top 14: Toby Flood on Toulouse’s fresh approach
Former England fly-half Toby Flood talks Toulouse, Top 14 and the future
World Cup watch: France can thrive with English style
Scotland will present an awkward challenge to France on Saturday evening. Awkward because only a dominant victory will do for the French public, who are still on a high after…