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# france - Tuesday 19 May, 2020
'I still don't regret coming home because I have had six great years in Ireland'
Robin Copeland has signed for French Pro D2 club Soyaux Angoulême XV Charente.
# france - Monday 18 May, 2020
Connacht's Robin Copeland signs for French club on a three-year deal
The 32-year-old will join Soyaux Angoulême XV Charente next season.
# france - Saturday 16 May, 2020
Top fugitive in Rwanda’s genocide arrested in Paris
Felicien Kabuga had been living in the city under an assumed name.
# france - Friday 15 May, 2020
Drug backed by Donald Trump does not help treat Covid-19, according to new research
In one study, adverse effects were more common in patients who received hydroxychloroquine.
# france - Thursday 14 May, 2020
# france - Friday 8 May, 2020
In Pictures: The UK, France and Germany mark Victory in Europe Day
Millions across Europe paused at 11am today to remember those who served in the Second World War.
# france - Tuesday 5 May, 2020
French doctors say first Covid-19 case might have been as far back as December
The case in question occurred about a month before the first cases were officially confirmed in Europe.
# france - Saturday 2 May, 2020
Spain begins to ease its strict lockdown from today, as parts of Europe slowly open up
Italy and France plan to ease restrictions in the coming week, while the UK isn’t quite there yet.
# france - Thursday 30 April, 2020
French rugby bosses agree to cancel season, aim to start 20/21 in September
Covid-19 has ended France’s top division after 17 rounds.
# france - Tuesday 28 April, 2020
'As long-awaited as it is risky': French government outlines lifting of restrictions from 11 May
All the lockdown will be lifted gradually, the French Prime Minister warned today restrictions could still be extended.
# france - Wednesday 15 April, 2020
Coronavirus: Amazon shuts French distribution centres for five days after court ruling
The court said Amazon France had “failed to recognise its obligations regarding the security and health of its workers”.
# france - Tuesday 14 April, 2020
Over 500,000 receive unemployment payment and Mary Lou McDonald tests positive: Today's Covid-19 main points
Here’s what you need to know about Covid-19 in Ireland and around the world.
As worst-hit countries mull easing lockdown measures, global Covid-19 cases near 2 million
Experts fear that while the virus appears to peaking in some areas, it could begin to spike in others.
# france - Wednesday 8 April, 2020
Frenchman fined after crossing mountains to buy cheap cigarettes
He fell into a stream, in brambles, got lost and ended up contacting the emergency services.
# france - Monday 6 April, 2020
Bernard Laporte wants an annual Club World Cup instead of the Champions Cup
The French Rugby Federation president says ‘it could be a breath of fresh air for the whole of world rugby.’
# france - Saturday 4 April, 2020
Two people dead after being attacked by knife-wielding man in French town
The attack happened at 11am in a commercial street in Romans-sur-Isere.
# france - Friday 3 April, 2020
France cancels traditional end of secondary school exams in favour of continuous assessment
The ‘bac’ has been a rite of passage for French students since it was introduced by Napoleon in 1808.
# france - Monday 16 March, 2020
France fines Apple €1.1 billion for anti-competitive acts
The country’s competition authority said Apple and top re-sellers agreed to align prices with Apple’s own pricing for its iPads.
# france - Sunday 15 March, 2020
France shuts bars, nightclubs, cinemas and restaurants to help combat coronavirus
A number of countries have imposed sweeping restrictions to help fight the illness.
# france - Saturday 14 March, 2020
'Prohibition to circulate in the streets': Spain goes into lockdown mode as state of emergency declared
France has witnessed a surge in cases, with 4,500 people infected, and 91 deaths.
# france - Friday 13 March, 2020
Top 14 suspended, putting Champions Cup quarter-finals in even greater doubt
The suspension includes all collective training by the professional clubs in France.
# france - Wednesday 11 March, 2020
France prop Haouas gets three-week ban for punch against Scotland
The 25-year-old had three weeks shaved off for his “good conduct, guilty plea and relative inexperience.”
# france - Tuesday 10 March, 2020
Uefa dismisses reports that they have received requests to postpone Euro 2020
The tournament is still set to go ahead in Rome later this summer.
Top 14 to discuss postponement rather than playing behind closed doors
Ulster’s Champions Cup quarter-final away to Toulouse could be played behind closed doors.
U20 title charge left in limbo as Ireland await call on France fixture
Noel McNamara’s men have every right to expect their match to be called off, but can’t afford to stop preparing to face France.
# france - Monday 9 March, 2020
Farrell says Ireland players were deflated to hear of France postponement
The squad trained in Abbottstown today believing they are well in the hunt for the Championship.
Ireland's Six Nations clash with France in Paris has been postponed
The decision has been made due to fears over the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
# france - Sunday 8 March, 2020
Ireland's visit to Paris in major doubt as France bans gatherings of more than 1,000
The French rugby federation says ‘there is no official information’ to confirm the game will be postponed.
Scotland's Ritchie 'shocked' by Haouas punch as France blow Grand Slam hopes
Les Bleus crashed to a 28-17 defeat at Murrayfield.
Red card costly as France's Grand Slam bid is squandered with defeat to Scotland
After overcoming England, Italy and Wales, the championship leaders saw their winning run halted.
# france - Friday 6 March, 2020
Scotland make three changes for French showdown as Brown prepares for 50th cap
Gregor Townsend’s side will host the Six Nations Test on Sunday.
Galthié doubting Thomas’ ability to do job against the Scots
French coach drops inconsistent French winger Teddy Thomas for Sunday’s big game in Murrayfield.
# france - Thursday 5 March, 2020
Andy Farrell's Ireland training against Ulster to keep sharp for Six Nations
Dan McFarland’s side will provide opposition at today’s session.
# france - Tuesday 3 March, 2020
From Central Park to central characters in Ireland/France rivalry
Shaun Edwards mentored Andy Farrell when the Ireland coach was a teenager at Wigan, now they are set to go up against one another next week.
# france - Saturday 29 February, 2020
'Shame': Walkouts at French Oscars as Roman Polanski wins best director
Actor Adele Haenel led the walk-out after the 86-year-old director’s win at the César Awards.
Farrell plans to use weekend off to cram for French exam
Ireland coach also revisited last weekend’s disaster in Twickenham and said players ‘did not look after one another well enough’.
# france - Friday 28 February, 2020
'I'm well used to the criticism, I've had it for my whole career... keep it coming'
Johnny Sexton feels Ireland could have dealt with England’s linespeed better.
Ireland still waiting for clarity on Italy game rescheduling with October a possibility
Andy Farrell’s squad will train next week even without a game to play.
# france - Wednesday 26 February, 2020
Ireland to proceed with two-day camp and make new plans after Italy game postponed
Ireland now turn their attention towards a visit to Paris on 14 March.
Analysis: The small details that make a huge difference in winning the aerial battle
Professional performance analyst Eoin Toolan examines the contests in the air in this Six Nations.
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Poll: Have you attempted a barbecue so far this year?
WELL, THE SUN is shining yet again as we begin the first day of June.
Met Éireann has said temperatures could reach as high as 27 degrees today.
With Covid-19 restrictions still in place, and with the warm weather set to stay, many people may be making more use of their back gardens than usual, be it for a bit of gardening, some sunbathing, or some barbecuing.
Today we want to know: Have you attempted a barbecue so far this year?
Poll Results:
Yes (6157)
No (2269)
Not, but I'll give it a try today sure (201)
No opinion (125)
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A tribute to the Class of 2020: How one group of teachers marked the end of school for sixth years
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Chief of French pharma company under fire for saying the US gets priority access to Covid-19 vaccine
President Emmanuel Macron’s office said it would hold talks with Sanofi executives next week.
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