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All Blacks coach Foster under pressure after back-to-back defeats
‘World rugby has a new global order, and right now the All Blacks are on the outside looking in.’
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Nov 21st 2021, 10:19 AM
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Cheslin Kolbe moves from Toulouse to Toulon in blockbuster move
The South African had two years still to run on his contract with five-time European champions Toulouse.
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Aug 27th 2021, 11:56 AM
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Deschamps: 'Kylian took the responsibility... no-one is really angry with him'
Switzerland fought back from 3-1 down to force extra time before winning on penalties.
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Jun 29th 2021, 9:03 AM
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French government warns it could pull Les Bleus' approval to play in Six Nations
The Sports Minister wants more information on the Covid-19 outbreak in the France camp.
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Feb 27th 2021, 1:55 PM
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Thuram's France debut spoiled as Finland stun the world champions in Paris
Finland followed up last month’s victory against Ireland by winning tonight’s friendly at the Stade de France.
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Nov 11th 2020, 10:30 PM
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Gardaí issue warning over fake French lotto scam
Several people have received calls in the last week.
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Jan 19th 2020, 3:38 PM
# europe heatwave
France has just recorded its hottest EVER temperature at 44.3 degrees
Mainland Europe is in the grips of an unprecedented heatwave.
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Jun 28th 2019, 1:39 PM
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Bastareaud retiring from international rugby after World Cup omission
The French centre made the announcement on Twitter this afternoon.
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Jun 19th 2019, 1:03 PM
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Laporte reveals Schmidt as top target before French club referendum
The Kiwi was the FFR’s number one choice to succeed Jacques Brunel, the president has said.
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Apr 12th 2019, 5:15 PM
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Ireland fight all the way but are no match for France in front of record crowd
Adam Griggs’ side were on the end of another heavy defeat at Donnybrook, as they continue to struggle in this Six Nations.
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Mar 9th 2019, 8:54 PM
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France squander 16-point half-time lead to suffer Six Nations defeat to Wales
The Welsh emerged victorious after an extraordinary second-half this evening at Stade de France.
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Feb 1st 2019, 9:59 PM
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Nasri 'didn't know the rules' when committing anti-doping violation
‘Can I promise that I have never doped? Yes, I have handed over the files…’
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Jan 29th 2019, 11:49 AM
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Marseille boss furious over 'unacceptable' defeat to fourth-tier minnows
They’ll be dancing on the streets of Andrezieux.
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Jan 7th 2019, 10:13 AM
# gone
Tour de France trophy stolen from Birmingham NEC
The trophy had been left unattended during the clean-up after the event.
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Oct 10th 2018, 10:13 AM
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French World Cup winner blasts 'barbaric' Neymar for 'spitting on PSG'
“If we think that PSG can win the Champions League with attitudes like this, we’re having a laugh.”
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Apr 18th 2018, 10:49 AM
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Paris metro fines pregnant woman for walking wrong way
The Paris metro operator RATP stood by the penalty.
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Mar 3rd 2018, 2:15 PM
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France drop Teddy Thomas and a host of players for 'inappropriate behaviour'
Jacques Brunel has punished some of his squad for going out in Edinburgh.
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Feb 13th 2018, 3:00 PM
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In-form Anthony Martial omitted from France squad for upcoming qualifiers
Didier Deschamps has instead opted for former Newcastle flop Florian Thauvin.
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Sep 28th 2017, 5:30 PM
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Champions Clermont Auvergne hit with 7-try trouncing by La Rochelle
Meanwhile, former Ulster favourite Ruan Pienaar chipped in with 17 points for Montpellier against Castres.
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Sep 10th 2017, 11:38 AM
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Unbelievable scenes as Amiens seal first Ligue 1 promotion with 96th-minute winner
They went from finishing sixth to second with one kick of a ball.
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May 20th 2017, 2:06 PM
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Injury-hit Leicester bring in French centre Mermoz from Toulon
The 30-year-old will provide cover for Manu Tuilagi and Matt Toomua.
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Feb 1st 2017, 6:20 PM
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Some legend is running the Dublin Marathon dressed as the Eiffel Tower
Because running a marathon isn’t hard enough, eh?
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Oct 30th 2016, 11:30 AM
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Nakaitaci bags a hat-trick as Top 14 champions Racing suffer 37-point trouncing against Clermont
There were tries aplenty as Clermont exacted a measure of revenge.
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Sep 11th 2016, 10:09 AM
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Bordeaux-Begles aren't a bit happy with Adam Ashley-Cooper's inclusion in the Australia squad
“I’m mad at the ARU… They were not very graceful.”
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Aug 2nd 2016, 2:31 PM
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Rory McIlroy to skip WGC-Bridgestone Invitational to play French Open
The 100th edition of the European Tour event will be part of the Holywood man’s British Open preparations.
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Apr 25th 2016, 11:42 AM
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Carter's late try cancelled out by Michalak's last-gasp winner for Toulon
Dan Carter thought he’d won it for Racing 92 until Martin Castrogiovanni coughed up a penalty.
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Mar 26th 2016, 4:55 PM
# Sacre Bleu
This Englishman is founding a new GAA club on the French Riviera
Chard Faul is the brains behind the operation.
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Nov 9th 2015, 5:00 PM
# Sacre Bleu
Boudjellal produces an unbelievable response to the Toulon doping allegations
The Toulon president has invoked the spirit of Lance Armstrong.
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Sep 9th 2015, 9:34 PM
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France is VERY unhappy over claims the US has been eavesdropping
Its last three presidents are said to have been targeted, but the US denies the claims.
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Jun 24th 2015, 7:42 AM
'I'm a zombie' - Bastareaud and Toulon knocked off peak of Top 14
Meanwhile, reports suggest Jake White has been parachuted in to save ailing Montpellier.
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Dec 29th 2014, 11:58 AM
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Ryanair ordered to pay a LOT of money for breaching French Labour law
The airline will be appealing the decision. Again.
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Oct 28th 2014, 3:58 PM
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In pictures: Irish women in relaxed mood as they enjoy down day in Paris
What World Cup semi-final against England?
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Aug 10th 2014, 7:21 PM
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Olivier Giroud scores stunning strike for Les Bleus against Norway
France are gonna win the World Cup then.
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May 27th 2014, 9:52 PM
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Lance Armstrong stripped of France's Legion of Honour
Armstrong was given the rank of “Chevalier” after his final Tour win.
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May 21st 2014, 10:21 PM
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Ireland fan cracks up entire stadium with rugby sign
Ireland’s call.
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Mar 15th 2014, 5:24 PM
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Free porn and TV strip: France celebrates World Cup spot
Doria Tillier promised to present tonight’s weather forecast naked if France turned the tie around.
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Nov 20th 2013, 5:29 PM
# Nice Try
52-year-old French mum disguises herself as teenage daughter to sit exam
Thanks a lot, ma.
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Jun 20th 2013, 8:30 PM
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Bad news for Irish provinces as French Top14 raises salary cap
There could be more international players following Jonathan Sexton in moving to the European mainland.
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Apr 17th 2013, 6:26 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock.
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Jan 22nd 2013, 4:48 PM
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French teachers strike over plans to work 5-day week
In other news, we think we want to become teachers and move to France.
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Jan 22nd 2013, 12:33 PM
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