France rugby team
France's Haouas gets three-week ban for Ritchie punch in Six Nations
France were leading 7-6 at the time but eventually lost 28-17, with defeat ending their hopes of a Grand Slam.
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Six Nations round 1 - what we learned
A thumping win for defending Grand Slam champions Wales over Italy, Ireland grinding out a victory over Scotland, and France pulling the punches in defeating England.
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Red-carded French rugby player retires from internationals
France led 19-10 when Sebastien Vahaamahina was sent off in the 49th minute in Tokyo for elbowing Aaron Wainwright on Sunday. Wales won 20-19.
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Asia's first Rugby World Cup to kick off as game seeks broader reach
The tournament promises to be one of the most open in history, with at least five or six teams capable of preventing favourites New Zealand from winning an unprecedented third consecutive title.
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Sanchez starts for Argentina against France in Rugby World Cup
Sanchez has a ream of French experience, having also played for Stade's Top 14 rivals Bordeaux-Begles and Toulon over four seasons before linking up briefly with the Jaguares in Super Rugby.
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Aerial battle key to France clash, says Pumas' Sanchez
Argentina's fly-half says the aerial battle will be a key factor in their crunch Pool C encounter with France, hoping that his experience in French rugby will give him an edge.
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Pretoria to Paris - Paul Willemse's path to Test rugby
The 2012 world champion with the Baby Boks headed to French outfit Grenoble the day after he married his childhood sweetheart.
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SA-born Paul Willemse included in France’s Six Nations squad
Ex-Bulls lock Paul Willemse qualifies for his adoptive country on residency grounds having spent more than three years with Top 14 clubs Montpellier and Grenoble.
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France and South Africa head to Paris with eyes on Japan
South Africa haven't lost to the French since 2009 but Erasmus is not taking another victory as a given.
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Boks recall Le Roux, De Klerk and Mostert for France
The inclusion of Willie le Roux, Faf de Klerk and Franco Mostert, who share close to a century of international caps, is the only change announced by coach Rassie Erasmus.
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De Allende: Northern hemisphere sides must be respected
Springbok centre Damian de Allende says the team is very focused in the build-up to the Test against France in Paris on Saturday night.
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Springbok skipper seeks to build on French success
South Africa scored a winning 37 in both the first and second Test over the last fortnight to begin their rehabilitation after a miserable 2016.
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Boks boosted with Kriel return for final Test against France
Kriel is likely to start at centre after recovering from a concussion, but the Boks will be without Oupa Mohoje, who suffered a concussion in Durban.
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Springboks face tougher second Test against French
Seven players were not considered for the first test but were all available when coach Guy Noves made his selection for the second test, changing eight players.
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Allister Coetzee: This is the start of a new Bok era
After a disappointing 2016, this Bok team look revived and refreshed, showing off skill and running the ball.
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Springboks beat France in first Test of season
Springboks have opened their 2017 international season with a 37-14 win over France.
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Boks aim to show improvement after horrid 2016
The Springboks play France on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria with the second test in Durban on 17 June & the last at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on 24 June.
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France keep the faith for All Blacks showdown
France's record of 42 defeats in 55 tests against New Zealand certainly paints a sorry picture.
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New Zealand, France name teams for #RWC2105 quarterfinal
Richie McCaw returns to captain the All Blacks, while Philippe Saint-André has made 3 changes to his side.
